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riata

/riˈɑː.tə/

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noun

/riˈɑː.tə/C1formalamerican
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее длинную веревку с петлей на конце, используемую для ловли скота, особенно на западе США.

A noun referring to a long rope with a noose at the end, used for catching livestock, especially in the western United States.

  1. Lasso or ropeC1formalamerican

    A long, noosed rope used primarily for catching livestock, especially in ranching and rodeo contexts.

    ruЛассо

    • The cowboy skillfully threw his riata around the steer's neck.
    • He coiled the riata carefully after the roundup.
    • A well-made riata is essential for working on a cattle ranch.

    Synonymslariatlassoreatarope