The difference between Lariat and Lasso
When used as nouns, lariat means a lasso, whereas lasso means a long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses.
When used as verbs, lariat means to lasso, whereas lasso means to catch with a lasso.
check bellow for the other definitions of Lariat and Lasso
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Lariat as a noun:
A lasso.
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Lariat as a noun:
A tether.
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Lariat as a 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.
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Lariat as a verb (transitive):
To lasso.
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Lasso as a noun:
A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses.
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Lasso as a noun (computing):
An image-editing function allowing the user to capture an irregularly-shaped object by drawing an approximate outline.
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Lasso as a verb (transitive):
To catch with a lasso.