riata

or re·a·ta

[ ree-ah-tuh, -at-uh ]

noun

1. a lariat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of riata¹

1840–50, Americanism; < Spanish reata, derivative of reatar to tie again, equivalent to re- re- + atar < Latin aptāre to fit

Example Sentences

The Mexicans have a terrible and barbarous weapon—the riata!

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A riata glistens in the sunlight, whistles through the air and falls over his head.

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I felt thankful that they had not devoured my rawhide riata.

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Already Roy was taking the riata from its place below the saddle-horn.

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A throwing rope, or riata, hung in the sling at the right side of her saddle pommel; and it looked as though it had been used.

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