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lariat |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Lariat \Lar"i*at\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lariated}; p. pr & vb n. {Lariating}.] To secure with a lariat fastened to a stake, as a horse or mule for grazing; also to lasso or catch with a lariat. [Western U.S.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Lariat \Lar"i*at\, n. [Sp. la reata the rope; la the + reata rope. Cf {Reata}.] A long, slender rope made of hemp or strips of hide, esp. one with a noose; -- used as a lasso for catching cattle, horses, etc., and for picketing a horse so that he can graze without wandering. [Mexico & Western U.S.] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: lariat n : a long noosed rope used to catch animals [syn: {lasso}, {riata}]
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