reata

[rey-ah-tuh]

reata Definition

a lasso used in Southwestern United States and Mexico, typically made from braided rawhide.

Using reata: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reata" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cowboy skillfully threw his reata around the calf's neck.

  • Example

    She learned how to make a reata from her grandfather who was a skilled rancher.

  • Example

    The vaquero coiled his reata and hung it on his saddle.

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Summary: reata in Brief

'Reata' [rey-ah-tuh] is a noun that refers to a lasso made from braided rawhide, commonly used in Southwestern United States and Mexico. Examples include 'The cowboy skillfully threw his reata around the calf's neck.' and 'She learned how to make a reata from her grandfather who was a skilled rancher.'