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Lariat

//ˈlæɹɪət// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A lasso.

    "Not so circumscribed in expedient for the reduction of surplus wealth were those lairds of the lariat who had womenfolk to their name."

  2. 2
    a long noosed rope used to catch animals wordnet
  3. 3
    A tether.
  4. 4
    An attack where the wrestler runs towards an opponent, wraps his arm around their upper chest and neck and then forces them to the ground.
Verb
  1. 1
    To lasso. transitive

    "Here they dismounted, lariated their horses, in order that they might enjoy the long, green grass growing near the banks of the brook; and bathing their faces in the cool, sparkling water, they partook sparingly of their provisions."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Spanish la reata (“the lasso”).

Etymology 2

From Spanish la reata (“the lasso”).

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