Reata (Noun)
Meaning
A long noosed rope used to catch animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The skilled vaquero expertly swung the reata to snag the escaping calf.
- After years of practice, the young cowboy finally mastered the art of using a reata to catch wild mustangs.
- As the sun set on the open range, the cowhands began to gather up their reatas in preparation for the night ahead.
- Roping steers with a reata required precision, timing, and above all, a deep understanding of the animals' behavior.
- To catch the elusive and wary stag, the hunters opted for a reata instead of a rifle for minimal disturbance.