lasso

1 of 2

verb

lassoed; lassoing; lassos

transitive verb

: to capture with or as if with a lasso : rope
lassoer noun

lasso

2 of 2

noun

plural lassos or lassoes
: a rope or long thong of leather with a noose used especially for catching horses and cattle : lariat

Examples of lasso in a Sentence

Verb The cowboy lassoed the horse. Noun the cowpuncher skillfully tossed the lasso around the calf's neck
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Verb
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Noun
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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Spanish lazo, from Latin laqueus snare

First Known Use

Verb

1807, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1808, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lasso was in 1807

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Cite this Entry

“Lasso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lasso. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

lasso

1 of 2 noun
las·​so ˈlas-ō How to pronounce lasso (audio) la-ˈsü How to pronounce lasso (audio)
plural lassos or lassoes
: a rope or long leather thong with a noose used especially for catching livestock

lasso

2 of 2 verb
: to catch with a lasso
Etymology

Noun

from Spanish lazo "lasso," from Latin laqueus "noose, snare" — related to lace, lash entry 2 see Word History at lace

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