Meaning of Lariat | Babel Free

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Examples

“Not so circumscribed in expedient for the reduction of surplus wealth were those lairds of the lariat who had womenfolk to their name⟳.”

“I'm putting on my riding hat / Got my boots and my lariat / Ooh hoo I'm dressing up in style”

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