lassoing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of catching or securing an animal or person by circling a rope around it and pulling the ends tight.

  - "The cowboy lassoed the calf and tied it to the post."
  - "The rodeo performer demonstrated impressive lassoing skills."
  - "The lasso was a common tool for early settlers in the American West."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lassoing
hoses , poses , proses

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Variants

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lasso , lassoed , lassoer , lassoers , lassoes , lassoing , lassos

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Etymology

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From the Spanish word 'lazo' meaning 'rope' or 'noose'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded lasso throw was 251 feet, 1 inch, set by Tommie Edwards in 1992.

2. The lasso was originally used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for hunting and fishing.

3. The first rodeo, where lassoing was a prominent event, was held in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1897.

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Related Concepts

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1. rope: A long, thick, flexible line or series of connected fibers or strands, used for various purposes such as securing, pulling, or lifting.

2. lariat: A long, heavy lasso with a loop at one end, used for catching animals or securing objects.

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Culture

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Lassoing is a symbol of the American West and is often associated with cowboys and rodeos. It has been depicted in literature, art, music, and film, and is considered a part of Western heritage.

How to Memorize "lassoing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the cowboy swinging the lasso over his head, twirling it around, and throwing it towards the calf.
   - Imagine the lasso encircling the animal or person, and the cowboy pulling the ends tight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lassoing' with the image of a cowboy in the American West.
   - Think of the sound of a lasso whipping through the air.
   - Imagine the feeling of securing an animal with a lasso.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Lassoing = Lariat And Some Other Sensational Stunts.
   - Let's All Sing Out: Lassoing is a Skill That's Outstanding.

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