Friday, 6 January 2017

WORD OF THE DAY

                                                                        


This is the word we have for you today...

LARIAT (noun)
‌lar·i·at‌ (lăr′ē-ət)

Meaning:
(1) A rope for picketing grazing horses or mules.
(2) a long, noosed rope used to catch horses, cattle, or other livestock; 

Synonyms:
reata, riata, lasso.

Usage:
He spent his days chasing after fleeing cattle, roping them with his lariat and bringing them back to the ranch.

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