Lariat

Pronunciation: /læriət/

Definitions of lariat

noun A long rope with a running noose at one end, used especially for catching horses or cattle.

Example Sentences

A1 The cowboy used a lariat to catch the runaway calf.

A2 She practiced her roping skills with a lariat in the rodeo.

B1 The rancher always carries a lariat with him when working with cattle.

B2 The skilled cowboy expertly twirled the lariat above his head before throwing it.

C1 The intricate designs on the lariat showcased the craftsmanship of the artist.

C2 The champion rodeo cowboy's lariat skills were unmatched in the competition.

Examples of lariat in a Sentence

formal The cowboy expertly twirled his lariat before throwing it around the calf's neck.

informal I saw a cowboy at the rodeo using a lariat to catch a runaway cow.

slang That lariat is a must-have tool for any cowboy out on the range.

figurative She used her charm and wit like a lariat to rope in new clients for her business.

Grammatical Forms of lariat

• past tense: lariated
• plural: lariats
• comparative: more lariat
• superlative: most lariat
• present tense: lariats
• future tense: will lariat
• perfect tense: have lariated
• continuous tense: is lariating
• singular: lariat
• positive degree: lariat
• infinitive: to lariat
• gerund: lariating
• participle: lariating

Origin and Evolution of lariat

First Known Use: 1807 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'lariat' originated from the Spanish word 'la reata' which means 'the rope'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lariat' has become synonymous with a type of rope used in cattle herding and cowboy culture, evolving from its original Spanish meaning of 'the rope'.