roper
12
8.3
- noun
- /ˈroʊpər/
- US
:
lazador
- The experienced roper skillfully caught the calf with his lasso during the rodeo.
Examples
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He liked being a roper, especially when he was allowed to join the crew at the break-in flat.
Fiction book (1993) -
Now in the center of the arena is the world champion trick roper, Mr. Gene McLaughlin!
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But my dad, he was a fine roper.
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I'm the roper; I go out and find them and bring them in.
Fiction book (1990) -
I'm a pretty good roper.
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The best li'l roper in America!
Fiction book (1992) -
Here again, the ropers have an opportunity to demonstrate their expertise at flourishes.
Academic text (1994) -
Following each bull rider, a two-man roping team captures the beast, and judges rate both ropers and riders on their performances.
Academic text (1994) -
As a roper, she practiced every day to improve her technique for catching horses.
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The young roper showed great promise as he competed in the annual cattle ranching event.
Synonyms
458
1.8
A person who looks after cattle, often riding horses
10
7.4
A person who cares for riding horses on a ranch or cattle drive
10
4.4
A person who works on a ranch caring for cattle or horses
4
4.6
A person who cares for cattle and works on a ranch, often riding a horse
4
4.2
A person who raises and looks after cattle on a farm or ranch
1
9.9
A person who looks after cattle on a ranch, often on horseback
1
9.9
A person who catches and trains wild horses on the American West plains
1
5.5
A person who looks after cows on a farm or ranch, often riding a horse
A person who owns or works on a ranch and cares for cattle and horses
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Roper comes from rope ('a strong cord') and the ending -er meaning 'one who', so a roper is 'one who uses a rope', which fits a cowboy who throws a lasso to catch cattle.