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ri·a·ta

also re·a·ta  (rē-ä′tə)
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
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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