What does lariat mean?

n. A lariat is a type of rope used for catching animals, especially cattle, by throwing a loop over their heads.

lariat

🇺🇸 /ˈlæriət/ 🇬🇧 /ˈlæriət/

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A lariat is a type of rope used for catching animals, especially cattle, by throwing a loop over their heads.

The cowboy skillfully threw the lariat, looping it over the calf's head to catch it.

A lariat is a type of rope used for catching animals, especially cattle, by throwing a loop over their heads.

Plural lariats