Associations to the word «Lasso»

Wiktionary

LASSO, noun. A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses.
LASSO, noun. (computing) An image-editing function allowing the user to capture an irregularly-shaped object by drawing an approximate outline.
LASSO, verb. To catch with a lasso.
LASSO CELL, noun. Colloblast
LASSO CELLS, noun. Plural of lasso cell

Dictionary definition

LASSO, noun. Belgian composer (1532-1594).
LASSO, noun. A long noosed rope used to catch animals.
LASSO, verb. Catch with a lasso; "rope cows".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley