lasso
UK: læˈsuː | US: ˈlæsoʊ
n. a long rope with a sliding noose at one end, used for catching cattle or horses
vt. to catch or restrain with a lasso
The word "lasso" originates from the Spanish "lazo," meaning "snare" or "knot," derived from the Latin "laqueus" (noose, trap). Spanish cowboys (vaqueros) introduced the tool and term to North America, where it was adapted into English. The spelling "lasso" reflects English phonetic interpretation, preserving the core idea of "catching" (lass) with the suffix "-o" common in Spanish loanwords.
The cowboy twirled his lasso above his head before throwing it.
She learned to lasso a calf in under ten seconds.
The escaped horse was quickly caught with a well-aimed lasso.
Traditional lassos are made of braided leather for durability.
He missed the bull but managed to lasso the fence post instead.