Associations to the word «Lariat»

Wiktionary

LARIAT, noun. A lasso
LARIAT, noun. A tether
LARIAT, noun. (wrestling) 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.
LARIAT ETHER, noun. (chemistry) a crown ether having a side chain of similar structure

Dictionary definition

LARIAT, noun. A long noosed rope used to catch animals.

Wise words

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C. S. Lewis