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Meaning of 'lariat' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Lariat [ n.]
- A long, slender rope made of hemp or strips of hide, esp. one with a noose; -- used as a lasso for catching cattle, horses, etc., and for picketing a horse so that he can graze without wandering.
2 . Lariat [ v. t.]
- To secure with a lariat fastened to a stake, as a horse or mule for grazing; also, to lasso or catch with a lariat.

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