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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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