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lariat

/ˈlær.i.ət/

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noun

/ˈlær.i.ət/B1formalsport
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее веревку со скользящей петлей на одном конце, используемую в основном для ловли домашнего скота, такого как крупный рогатый скот или лошади.

A noun referring to a rope with a sliding noose at one end, used primarily for catching livestock such as cattle or horses.

  1. Rope for catching animalsB2formalamerican

    A long rope with a sliding loop at one end, used by cowboys to catch cattle or horses.

    ruЛассо

    • The cowboy skillfully threw the lariat around the calf.
    • He practiced using a lariat every day on the ranch.
    • The lariat tightened as the horse tried to run away.

    Synonymslassoreatariatarope

Forms
  • lariats plural form
  • lariats' possessive plural form
  • lariat's possessive singular form