noun
lariat
Lariat (noun) means a wrestling move in which a fighter runs at an opponent and knocks them down by swinging an arm across the neck and chest.
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A wrestling move in which a fighter runs at an opponent and knocks them down by swinging an arm across the neck and chest.
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Etymology
Comes from Spanish la reata ("the lasso").
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Rhymes for lariat
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What is the meaning of lariat?
"lariat" (noun) means a wrestling move in which a fighter runs at an opponent and knocks them down by swinging an arm across the neck and chest.
What is another word for lariat?
Other words for "lariat" include riata, lasso, reata.
