Lasso
(noun)
A rope or cord with a loop at one end, used especially in the western United States to catch cattle or horses by throwing the loop over the animal's head and pulling tight.
Origin:
From spanish lazo "loop", from latin laqueus "snare", from proto-indo-european *lak- "to catch".
Examples:
- The cowboy used his lasso to catch the wild horse.
- The rodeo performer swung his lasso in a wide circle before throwing it.
- The lasso was made of a durable and strong material.
- The lasso was used to bring the animal under control.
- The lasso was tied to the saddle horn for easy access.