Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lasso
noun / verb
/ˈlæsoʊ/
Definition
A lasso is a looped rope used for catching animals, especially in ranching.
Examples
- The cowboy expertly threw his lasso to catch the runaway calf.
- She used a lasso during her rodeo performance.
- In the wild west, cowboys relied on lassos for their work.
Meaning
The term refers to both the tool and the action of using it to catch an animal.
Synonyms
- rope
- noose
- catching rope
