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riata

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ri·a·ta also re·a·ta  (r-ät)
n.
A lariat; a lasso.
[Spanish reata, lasso, lariat; see lariat.]
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Noun1.riata - a long noosed rope used to catch animalsriata - a long noosed rope used to catch animals
lariat, reata, lasso
running noose, slip noose, noose - a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
rope - a strong line
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