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reata

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rē-ˈa-tə

Definition of reata

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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The union also incorporated a lasso ceremony, a Dominican wedding tradition in which a lasso was placed around the couple by their mothers to symbolize their eternal bond and two families joining into one.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026
Lainey Wilson has joined forces with Charlie 1 Horse hats for a new collection of fun, festive Western hats any cowgirl would love to lasso.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

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