as in lasso
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
  • His team regularly catches alligators and American crocodiles by simply getting close enough to slip a lasso around their neck.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
  • From Americana stars and stripes to turquoise, cow print, and denim patterns or lassos, cacti, and the gold SIR DAVIS emblem, Dawkins’ nail sets cater to various interpretations of a cowboy.
    Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Yes, many families absolutely lean into the dress code of cowboy boots, lariats, cowboy hats and other committed interpretations of cowboy formal.
    Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • The pieces from the Nature Sauvage collection included cluster earrings and a lariat necklace.
    Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 5 May 2025
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“Reata.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reata. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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