Synonyms for lariat

Grammar : Noun

Spell : lar-ee-uh t

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlær i ət

Définition of lariat

Origin : 1832, American English, from Spanish la reata "the rope," from reatar "to tie against," from re- "back" + atar "to tie," from Latin aptare "to join" (see adapt).

noun rope

Example sentences :

The man ran into the barn, returned with a lariat, and joined the fray.
Extract from : « The Heart of Thunder Mountain » by Edfrid A. Bingham

Then came a snap of the lariat, and Ralph went down, with the mustang on top of him.
Extract from : « For the Liberty of Texas » by Edward Stratemeyer

His sword, also an old affair, was tied to his belt with bits of a lariat.
Extract from : « For the Liberty of Texas » by Edward Stratemeyer

He unfastened the tientos of his saddle which held the lariat.
Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

He tied to the handcuffs the end of the lariat which was attached to the saddle.
Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

By the time he had hold of the lariat Bart was ready to pull with Long.
Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish

The boy began spinning the noose of the lariat above his head.
Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in Texas » by Frank Gee Patchin

At last Lumpy tore off the lariat's grip and scrambled to his feet.
Extract from : « The Pony Rider Boys in Texas » by Frank Gee Patchin

The rope, or lariat, or lasso, is a handy implement for the Scout.
Extract from : « Pluck on the Long Trail » by Edwin L. Sabin

The boomer could use a lariat as well as Clemmer or any of the cowboys.
Extract from : « The Boy Land Boomer » by Ralph Bonehill

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