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
Adopting a knee-slapping beat and country twang, complete with a two-piece gingham outfit, Roan twirled and lassoed on stage to a rapturous audience. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024 Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Bane, the super-steroid injecting antagonist who was previously seen in the 2012 Christopher Nolan movie The Dark Knight Rises, and Deathstroke, another popular arch-nemesis in the comic book company’s fold, are being lassoed together and for a movie. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024
Noun
Some learn lasso routines, circus tricks and stunts, while others stick to precision drills. Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024 Fans whip out their phones to record Ellie dancing atop the bleachers, swinging her signature braid (adorned with lights for the occasion) like a lasso. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lasso 

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 24 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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