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Riata (Noun)

Meaning

A long noosed rope used to catch animals.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The rancher skillfully lassoed the steer with his trusty riata, careful not to cause injury to the valuable livestock.
  • In the rodeo arena, riders competed to see who could expertly wield their riata and capture a wild mustang the fastest.
  • To lasso a fast-moving animal like a calf required years of practice and expertise with a riata, but most experienced cowhands took pride in their abilities.
  • Out in the pasture, young rodeo aspirants would spend hours honing their riata-wielding skills in the hopes of becoming true champions of the event.
  • By tossing a quick loop with the end of the riata, he ensnared the curious heifer before it even had time to respond to its newfound captivity.

Synonyms

  • Lasso
  • Lariat
  • Reata

Hypernyms

  • Rope
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