lasso

/ˈlæsoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a long rope or cord, often with a noose at the end, used for lassoing animals, especially cattle.

“The cowboy used his lasso to catch the runaway horse.”

2. verb

to catch or surround something or someone with a lasso, or to use a lasso to restrain or control something.

“The rodeo rider lassoed the steer in the arena.”

Synonyms

  • noose
  • reins
  • rope

Antonyms

  • unrestrained
  • untamed