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1lasso
verb las·so \ˈla-(ˌ)sō, la-ˈsü\
: to catch (an animal) with a lasso
Full Definition of LASSO
transitive verb
: to capture with or as if with a lasso : rope
— las·so·er noun
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First Known Use of LASSO
1807
2lasso
noun
: a rope with a loop that is used for catching animals (such as cattle or horses)
plural lassos or lassoes
Full Definition of LASSO
: a rope or long thong of leather with a noose used especially for catching horses and cattle : lariat
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Origin of LASSO
Spanish lazo, from Latin laqueus snare
First Known Use: 1808
LASSO[1] Defined for Kids
1lasso
verb las·so \ˈla-sō, la-ˈsü\
las·soedlas·so·ing
Definition of LASSO for Kids
: to catch with a rope having a slipknot <Cowboys lassoed a calf.>
2lasso
noun
plural lassos or lassoes
Definition of LASSO for Kids
: a rope with a slipknot that is used for catching animals
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