lasso

4 synonyms for lasso, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A long rope with a sliding loop, used especially by cowboys to catch cattle and horses.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

rope

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

riata reata lariat

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A long rope with a sliding loop, used especially by cowboys to catch cattle and horses.

“The cowboy twirled his lasso above his head before throwing it.”

riata reata rope lariat

2. verb

To catch something by throwing a lasso around it.

“He lassoed the runaway calf before it reached the road.”

rope

How to use lasso

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

throw a lasso lasso tool lasso a steer

Etymology

From Spanish lazo ("loop, snare"), tracing back to Latin laqueus ("noose") — the same root that gives us "lace".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lasso” mean?

The word “lasso” means a long rope with a sliding loop, used especially by cowboys to catch cattle and horses. In plain terms, a loop of rope for catching animals, or a computer tool for drawing a freehand selection.

How do you pronounce “lasso”?

“Lasso” is pronounced las-OO (/ˈlæs.oʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “lasso” in a sentence?

Here is “lasso” used in a sentence: “The cowboy twirled his lasso above his head before throwing it.”

What is another word for “lasso”?

Words with a similar meaning to “lasso” include rope and lariat.

What part of speech is “lasso”?

Depending on how it is used, “lasso” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “lasso” come from?

The word “lasso” comes from Latin. From Spanish lazo ("loop, snare"), tracing back to Latin laqueus ("noose") — the same root that gives us "lace".

How many meanings does “lasso” have?

“Lasso” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long rope with a sliding loop, used especially by cowboys to catch cattle and horses.

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