I. ˈla(ˌ)sō, ˈlaa-, ̷ ̷ˈsü, ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ)sü noun
also las·soo ̷ ̷ˈsü, ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ)sü
( plural lassos or lassoes also lassoos )
Etymology: Spanish lazo, from Latin laqueus noose, snare — more at delight
: a rope or long thong of leather with a running noose that is used especially for catching horses and cattle — compare lariat
II. transitive verb
also lassoo “
( -ed/-ing/-es )
: to catch with or as if with a lasso