reatas

Definition of reatasnext
plural of reata
as in lariats
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
  • 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.
    Victoria Herman, Air Mail, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Perhaps good writers/speakers could carry lassos, rope the culprits in, and teach them proper English!
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Attendees could try their hand at knocking over tin cans, throwing lassos and a ring toss.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Reatas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reatas. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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