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
Chokers, 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.
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