lasso

/ˈlæsoʊ/
verb
  1. To catch an animal using a lasso.
    • In the rodeo, contestants compete to see who can lasso a steer the fastest.
    • The rancher managed to lasso the runaway horse before it reached the fence.
    • He tried to lasso the goat, but the loop slipped off its horns.
  2. To attract or secure something, often in a clever or forceful way.
    • The politician tried to lasso support from undecided voters.
    • The company hopes to lasso new customers with its latest promotion.
    • She managed to lasso a ticket to the sold-out concert through a friend.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A long rope with a loop at one end, used for catching cattle or horses.
    • The cowboy swung his lasso over his head before throwing it at the calf.
    • A good lasso is made of stiff rope that holds its shape when thrown.
    • She practiced with a lasso every afternoon to improve her roping skills.
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