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riata

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun riata has 1 sense
  1. lasso, lariat, riata, reata - a long noosed rope used to catch animals
    --1 is a kind of rope
    --1 has parts: noose, running noose, slip noose

Definitions from the Web

Riata

Noun:

1. A long, slender rope or rawhide lasso used for catching livestock; a lariat.
Example sentence: The cowboys skillfully swung their riatas and captured the runaway calf.

2. A long rope used to secure a horse or mule during travel or in camp.
Example sentence: The riata was tied securely to the hitching post, ensuring the horse would not wander off.

3. A Spanish term for a rope or lasso.
Example sentence: In the Mexican rodeo, the charro demonstrated incredible precision while throwing the riata.

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