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 are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats