lasso

Meanings

• Noun

  A length of rope with handles at each end, used to lasso or catch animals.

  - "The cowboy used his lasso to catch the runaway steer."
  - "The lasso was too long for the young boy to manage."
  - "The lasso snapped as the horse pulled against it."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlæs.oʊ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1316126"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lasso
hose , poses , prose , toes

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Variants

List of all variants of lasso that leads to same result
lasso , lassoed , lassoer , lassoers , lassoes , lassoing , lassos

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Etymology

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The word 'lasso' originated from the Spanish word 'lazo', which means 'noose' or 'girdle'. It was adopted into English in the late 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest lasso throw is held by Jim Schneider, who threw a lasso 125 feet and 1 inch in 1995.

2. The lasso was originally used by Native Americans to hunt bison and other large game.

3. The term 'lasso' is also used metaphorically to describe someone who is able to control or manipulate others, as in the phrase 'he's a real lasso of people'.

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Related Concepts

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1. rope: A long, thick, flexible strand or cord, often made of natural fibers such as hemp or synthetic materials like nylon.

2. lariat: A type of lasso with a heavy weight or loop at the end, used for catching larger animals or for showmanship.

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Culture

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The lasso is a symbol of the American West and is often associated with cowboys and ranching. It has been featured in numerous works of literature, art, and music, including the novel 'The Old West' by Zane Grey and the song 'Ghost Riders in the Sky' by Vaughn Monroe.

How to Memorize "lasso"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, flexible rope with handles at each end.
   - Visualize a cowboy swinging the lasso around his head and tossing it to catch a steer.
   - Think about the texture and weight of the lasso in your hands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lasso' with the image of a cowboy.
   - Think of the sound of a lasso cracking as it whips through the air.
   - Remember the feeling of holding a heavy lasso in your hands.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Lasso: Long, Agile, Supple, Secure: Remember the LASSO acronym to help remember the definition.
   - Lasso: Like a Snake, Around Something: Think of the lasso as a long, flexible snake that encircles its prey.
   - Lasso: Lively, Agile, Strong, Obedient: Remember the LASSO mnemonic to help remember the properties of a lasso.

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