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41 honda
(? probably from Spanish hondón [ondón] 'eyelet' or 'bottom of a hollow object,' augmentative of hondo < Latin fundum 'bottom, depth.'As the DARE notes, hondón may have crossed paths with Spanish honda 'slingshot,' giving rise to this commonly attested form)1) West: 1887. A metal or leather ring at one end of a rope through which the other end is looped; also refers to the piece of rope attached to the ring. Whether one ties hard and fast or dallies, the honda forms the slip knot or noose which tightens around the animal that is roped.Alternate forms: hindu, hondo, hondoo, hondou, hondu.2) Texas: 1894. According to the DARE, the term also refers to a parbuckle (a device consisting of a looped rope to lower or hoist cargo shipboard). Often used to secure casks, spars, and other heavy items. Neither of the above definitions is glossed in Spanish sources.Alternate forms: hondoo, hondou. -
42 lariat
(la riata [larjáta], derived from the definite article la plus riata, variant form of reata 'rope' [refers especially to a rope used to tie horses or mules in single file] < reatar < Latin * reaptare 'to tie').1) Oklahoma: El loó1832. A long rope, usually with a honda at one end to form a loop or noose, used for catching, throwing, and tethering animals. The DRAE glosses reata as a cord, strap, or belt used to fasten or tie something. It is also a rope or cord used to tie animals in single file.Alternate forms: lareat, lariat rope, lariet, lariette, larreyette, laryetto.2) Southwest: 1846. In English, this term can also be used as a verb, meaning to catch or tether using a lariat. The DARE notes that when followed by "out," it can mean to purchase land from the government without occupying it.Alternate form: larriet. -
43 lasso
1) DARE: 1891. A long rope, generally one made of rawhide, with an adjustable loop or noose on one end for snaring and securing animals.Alternate forms: lass rope, lassoo, lazo.Also called reata, string.2) West-central California: 1831. As a verb, to catch an animal (or other object) using a lasso.
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noose — [ nus ] noun 1. ) count a piece of rope that is formed into a circle at one end, so that if you pull the other end the circle becomes smaller. A noose is used for killing someone by hanging them by the neck. a ) the noose MAINLY LITERARY the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Noose — (n[=oo]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Noosed} (n[=oo]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Noosing}.] To tie in a noose; to catch in a noose; to entrap; to insnare. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noose — ► NOUN ▪ a loop with a running knot which tightens as the rope or wire is pulled, used especially to hang offenders or trap animals. ► VERB ▪ catch or hold with a noose. ● put one s head in a noose Cf. ↑put one s head in a noose ORIGIN probably… … English terms dictionary
noose — [no͞os] n. [ME nose, prob. via Prov nous < L nodus, knot, NODE] 1. a loop formed in a rope, cord, etc. by means of a slipknot so that the loop tightens as the rope is pulled 2. anything that restricts one s freedom; tie, bond, snare, trap, etc … English World dictionary
Noose — Noose, n. [Prob. fr. OF. nous, nom. sing. or acc. pl. of nou knot, F. n[oe]ud, L. nodus. Cf. {Node}.] A running knot, or loop, which binds the closer the more it is drawn. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noose — noose; bur·noose; … English syllables
noose — noose. См. аркан. (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) … Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.
noose — [nu:s] n [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: Probably from Provençal nous knot , from Latin nodus; NODE] a ring formed by the end of a piece of rope, which closes more tightly as it is pulled, used especially for killing someone by hanging them … Dictionary of contemporary English
noose — (n.) mid 15c., perhaps from O.Fr. nos or cognate O.Prov. nous knot, from L. nodus knot (see NET (Cf. net) (n.)). Rare before c.1600 … Etymology dictionary
Noose — For the film, see Noose (film). Hanging noose used at public executions outside Lancaster Castle, circa 1820 1830 A noose is a loop at the end of a rope in which the knot slides to make the loop collapsible. Knots used for making nooses include… … Wikipedia
noose — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ hangman s VERB + NOOSE ▪ fasten, tie ▪ They tied a noose around her neck. ▪ pull, tighten … Collocations dictionary
