lasso

¹ American  

[las-oh, la-soo] / ˈlæs oʊ, læˈsu /

noun

plural

lassos, lassoes

1. a long rope or line of hide or other material with a running noose at one end, used for roping horses, cattle, etc.

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verb (used with object)

lassoed, lassoing

1. to catch with or as with a lasso.

Lasso ² American  

[lah-soh] / ˈlɑ soʊ /

noun

1. Orlando di Orlandus Lassus, 1532–94, Flemish composer.

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lasso British  

/ ˈlæsəʊ, læˈsuː /

noun

1. a long rope or thong with a running noose at one end, used (esp in America) for roping horses, cattle, etc; lariat

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verb

1. (tr) to catch with or as if with a lasso

Other Word Forms

• lassoer noun
• unlassoed adjective

Etymology

Origin of lasso

1760–70; < Spanish lazo < Latin laqueus noose, bond; lace

Example Sentences

“And oopsie, whoopsie, here comes the TOT,” Penelope sang, swinging the loop of twine ’round and ’round above herself like a lasso.

From Literature

“Let’s take the lasso off and just go for it, Mom.”

From Los Angeles Times

Now the fights ended without violence — with the bull lassoed and returned to pasture.

From Los Angeles Times

Her frizzy hairstyle and lasso try celebration have attracted attention, resulting in the Red Roses selling red cowboy hats.

From BBC

By the 56th minute, her hand was above her head for yet another signature lasso celebration after a third score.

From BBC