a rope or long leather thong with a noose used especially for catching livestock
the cowboy could throw a lariat around a running steer's head from 20 yards away
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Recent Examples of lariatsChokers, lariats, diamonds by the yard—some would argue that there’s a place for all of them in the safe, but discerning collectors tend to end up reaching for the trusty favorite, time after time.—Victoria Herman, Air Mail, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lariats
lassos
Noun
Perhaps good writers/speakers could carry lassos, rope the culprits in, and teach them proper English!
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Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2026
Attendees could try their hand at knocking over tin cans, throwing lassos and a ring toss.