riata
1
9.9
A long rope with a loop used to catch cattle or horses
- noun
- /ˈriːətə/
- US
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riata
- She learned to handle a riata during summer camp, practicing every day.
Examples
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And these days it's hard to find a nice Riata, or frankly any Riata at all.
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The cowboy skillfully threw his riata to catch the wandering calf.
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It's called "La Riata."
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My grandfather, he teach me how to hunt grizzly on horseback with a riata.
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Using a riata is essential when roping cattle on the ranch.
Synonyms
lasso
vsriata
13
4.9
A long rope with a sliding loop used to catch animals like cattle
refers to the same rope but may not require a sliding loop
2
9.0
A long rope with a loop at one end used for catching cattle or horses
is the North American name and does not imply a sliding loop
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Etymology
Riata comes from Spanish reata, which once meant a 'rope' or 'lasso'. Think of a long rope you throw to catch animals, and you have the image behind riata — a long rope with a noose used to catch cattle.