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
Attendees could try their hand at knocking over tin cans, throwing lassos and a ring toss.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
There’ll be activities like lasso throwing lessons, candle dipping and corn-husk doll making, along with a diverse lineup of performances from Jeffery Fung Tai Chi, Luna y Sol Folklorico, Viet Steps, Xpressions Dances of India and Hui Ilima of Santa Clara County.
The lariat is the sultry provocateur of the jewelry world, known for its ultra feminine design that elongates the neck and draws attention to the décolletage.
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Samantha Solomon,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
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.
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