Lasso Definition

lasso
noun
  1. Belgian composer (1532-1594)
  2. a long noosed rope used to catch animals
verb
  1. catch with a lasso; "rope cows"

"Lasso" in song lyrics

See how lasso is used in real songs:

  • "Noose on neck, losing grip, Lucifer's lasso"
    Atherton — Paul Simon Songs
  • "I run from Seattle to Dago with my lasso"
    C-Bo & Brother Lynch — Flippin Chiccens
  • "I came to my last show with a horse swingin' a lasso"
    DJ Jazzy Jeff f/ Eminem, Parl Yams — When to Stand Up

Usage tips for "lasso"

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