lariat
/ˈlɛriət/
noun
- A rope with a loop on one end, used for catching livestock, especially cattle or horses.
- The cowboy swung his lariat and caught the runaway calf.
- A good lariat is made of stiff rope that holds its shape.
- She practiced throwing the lariat at a wooden post in the yard.
Synonyms
verb
- To catch or tie something with a lariat.
- The rancher lariated the horse from a distance.
- They lariated the fence post to pull it upright.
- He tried to lariat the steer but missed on the first throw.