1. plural of lasso; ropes with sliding nooses used for catching cattle or horses

1. third person singular present of lasso; catches with a rope that has a sliding noose

Examples

• The cowboys carried several lassoes on their horses.
• She lassoes the calf with practiced skill.
• The ranch hands kept their lassoes coiled and ready.
• He lassoes cattle during the roundup every spring.
• The rodeo performer lassoes the steer in record time.
• Old lassoes hung from hooks in the barn.
• The cowgirl lassoes her target on the first try.