as in lasso
a rope or long leather thong with a noose used especially for catching livestock the gauchos tied their reatas and rode out onto the pampas to rope calves

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Noun
  • Pierce County Sheriff's Office The man refused to leave the pond for more than an hour before deputies used a lasso to rope him and pull him to shore, the bodycam video shows.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 June 2025
  • Western-style entertainment will include including golden lasso performers, line dancing and rhinestone cowgirls, plus interactive photo booths, flash tattoos, and surprise activations.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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  • The long, fluid chain adapts to multiple wearing styles, such as double row, lariat, or sautoir, embodying Pomellato’s commitment to versatility and contemporary elegance.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Yes, many families absolutely lean into the dress code of cowboy boots, lariats, cowboy hats and other committed interpretations of cowboy formal.
    Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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“Reata.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reata. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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