lariat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lasso.
  2. A tether.
  3. An attack where the wrestler runs towards an opponent, wraps his arm around their upper chest and neck and then forces them to the ground.
verb
  1. To lasso.

Pronunciation

/ˈlæɹɪət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lariat.wav

Word forms

lariat lariats lariating lariated

Etymology

From Spanish la reata (“the lasso”).

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