Lasso

Noun

Definition: A rope with a noose at one end, used especially in North America for catching cattle.

Synonyms: Lariat, Reata, Rope

Antonyms: -

Examples:
  • The cowboy skillfully threw the lasso around the steer's neck.
  • She used a lasso to catch the runaway horse.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of a cowboy riding with a lasso swinging around his head.

Etymology:

Origin:

Spanish, from Latin 'lacius' (lassus) meaning "rope, cord".

Historical Usage:

The use of lassos dates back to the Spanish colonial period in the Americas when Spanish cowboys, known as vaqueros, brought this technique to the region.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Throw/Use a lasso"

Explanation:

Refers to the act of catching or roping something using a lasso.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Thinking a lasso is only used for catching cattle.

Explanation:

While a lasso is commonly associated with cattle roping, it can be used for various purposes, including capturing and immobilizing other animals or objects.

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