riata

or re·a·ta

[ ree-ah-tuh, -at-uh ]

noun

1. a lariat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of riata¹

1840–50, Americanism; < Spanish reata, derivative of reatar to tie again, equivalent to re- re- + atar < Latin aptāre to fit

Example Sentences

He felt himself beyond all human aid, And trusted to the saints—and, for that matter, To some weak spot in Felipe's riata.

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I felt thankful that they had not devoured my rawhide riata.

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A riata glistens in the sunlight, whistles through the air and falls over his head.

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Relieved of your weight, and loosened by the tide, he got his foot over the riata, and Charley and I pulled him out.

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Saddle Bags and Saddle Blankets On the right-hand side of your pommel will be a strap and buckle for your riata.

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