riata

or re·a·ta

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

/ riˈɑ tə, -ˈæt ə /

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noun

a lariat.

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Origin of riata

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

Words nearby riata

RIAA curve, rial, rial omani, rialto, riant, riata, Riau Archipelago, rib, R.I.B.A., ribald, ribaldry

How to use riata in a sentence

The Mexicans have a terrible and barbarous weapon—the riata!
Mexico|Charles Reginald Enock
A riata glistens in the sunlight, whistles through the air and falls over his head.
Cruisings in the Cascades|George O. Shields
I felt thankful that they had not devoured my rawhide riata.
Hunting in Many Lands|Various
Already Roy was taking the riata from its place below the saddle-horn.
The Sheriff's Son|William MacLeod Raine

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.
The Rules of the Game|Stewart Edward White