riata
noun
a lariat.
reata
-
a variation of
riata.
Example Sentences
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Gabriel immediately gathering the reata quickly in successive loops, all of which he hung on the pommel of his saddle, came to Darrell's side.
From The Squatter and the Don by C. Loyal
A reata fastened to each horn and hind foot of the animal was about the saddle horn of a boy, and the raging bellowing creature was held thus at safe distance from all.
From The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine by Robert Wesley Amick
Marto, crestfallen and silently anticipating the worst, was led out next; a reata passed around the saddle horn and circling his waist was fastened back of the saddle.
From The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine by Robert Wesley Amick
"You have the reata?" she queried, and turning led him past the corral and along the fence until they came to the stream.
From The Ridin' Kid from Powder River by R. M. Brinkerhoff
No, sir; we cannot loosen that reata while you are sitting down.
From The Squatter and the Don by C. Loyal
