lariat
lariat — noun
- lariatsingular
- lariatsplural
1. A long rope with a sliding loop at one end, used especially by cowboys and ranch
A long rope with a sliding loop at one end, used especially by cowboys and ranchers to catch cattle, horses, or other livestock.
Javier swung the lariat over his head and cast it toward the calf.
swung + cast + lariat — cowboy action sequence
The old ranch hand coiled the lariat carefully after bringing in the horses.
coil + a lariat — putting equipment away
Ethan practiced with the lariat every morning behind the barn.
Rosa's father taught her how to throw a lariat before the cattle drive.
- lasso
Often used interchangeably, though 'lasso' more specifically refers to the throwing technique and the loop itself, while 'lariat' is the rope.
- reata
Spanish-origin term for a braided rawhide rope; less common in general English.
- rope
General term; not specific to the sliding-loop design used for catching livestock.
文法句型
a lariat
with a lariat
用法筆記
Most commonly found in the context of Western ranching, rodeos, and historical American frontier life. The technique of throwing a lariat is often called 'lassoing.'
常見錯誤
2. A long necklace, often designed to be wrapped around the neck twice, with beads,
A long necklace, often designed to be wrapped around the neck twice, with beads, pearls, or other decorative items at the dangling ends.
Amara wore a silver lariat that sparkled against her dark dress at the gala.
wear + a [material] lariat — formal occasion
Lin bought a delicate lariat with small turquoise beads from a street vendor.
The bride's lariat had freshwater pearls and a small diamond clasp.
Yuki twisted the gold lariat twice around her neck and let the ends hang loose.
- long necklace
A general descriptive term that includes lariats but also covers other styles.
- rope necklace
Similar length and drape, but 'rope' usually implies twisted strands rather than a single chain or cord.
- choker
A very short necklace that fits tightly around the neck, opposite in length and style to a lariat.
文法句型
a lariat
wear a lariat
[material] lariat
用法筆記
A fashion-industry term. A lariat necklace is typically worn long, sometimes wrapped twice, and has no fixed clasp — the ends simply hang free or are tied together.