lariat meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

lariat

noun

/ˈlæɹɪət/

Etymology From Spanish la reata (“the lasso”).

A lasso.

Not so circumscribed in expedient for the reduction of surplus wealth were those lairds of the lariat who had womenfolk to their name.c. 1900, O. Henry, A Call Loan:
I'm putting on my riding hat / Got my boots and my lariat / Ooh hoo I'm dressing up in style2003, “Dressing Up”, in Whoo Hoo! Wiggly Gremlins!, performed by The Wiggles, track 21:

A tether.

Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War, Wrestling An attack where the wrestler runs towards an opponent, wraps his arm around their upper chest and neck and then forces them to the ground.

Synonyms: rope, lasso
Derived terms: lariat ether

lariat

verb

Etymology From Spanish la reata (“the lasso”).

To lasso.

Here they dismounted, lariated their horses, in order that they might enjoy the long, green grass growing near the banks of the brook; and bathing their faces in the cool, sparkling water, they partook sparingly of their provisions.1880, “Ballou's Monthly Magazine”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name), volume 52, page 84:

Synonyms: rope, lasso