- (n.) A long, slender rope made of hemp or strips of hide, especially one with a noose; -- used as a lasso for catching cattle, horses, etc., and for picketing a horse so that he can graze without wandering.
- (v.t.) To secure with a lariat fastened to a stake, as a horse or mule for grazing; also, to lasso or catch with a lariat.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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