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riata

Or re·a·ta

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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Origin of riata¹

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

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He felt himself beyond all human aid, And trusted to the saints—and, for that matter, To some weak spot in Felipe's riata.

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

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

Relieved of your weight, and loosened by the tide, he got his foot over the riata, and Charley and I pulled him out.

Saddle Bags and Saddle Blankets On the right-hand side of your pommel will be a strap and buckle for your riata.

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