What is another word for Lassoing?

Pronunciation: [lasˈuːɪŋ] (IPA)

Lassoing is a term used for the action of catching or capturing something or someone with a rope. There are several synonyms for the word "lassoing" which can be used interchangeably depending on the context. Some of the synonyms for the word "lassoing" are roping, snaring, ensnaring, capturing, netting, and entangling. All these synonyms are associated with the act of catching something using a rope or a similar tool. The term "lassoing" is commonly used in the context of catching animals, especially in Western movies, while "roping" and "capturing" can be used in other contexts such as capturing a thief or capturing the attention of an audience.

Synonyms for Lassoing:

What are the hypernyms for Lassoing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for Lassoing?

Lassoing is the action of capturing something or someone using a lasso, a long rope with a loop at one end. Some antonyms for lassoing include releasing, setting free, letting go, freeing, and liberating. These words all suggest the opposite of capturing or holding onto something. Another antonym for lassoing is avoiding, which means to stay away from or prevent oneself from getting into a situation that requires the use of a lasso. Additionally, other antonyms for lassoing may include disengaging, separating, untangling, and loosening, depending on the context in which the word is being used.

What are the antonyms for Lassoing?

Usage examples for Lassoing

In accordance with a custom prevalent in the entire Orient at the beginning of history, the Anatolian lords were fond of pursuing and Lassoing wild buffalos, which they afterwards sacrificed to the gods.
"The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism"
Franz Cumont
A dozen had deserted, and the Mexicans had surprised the rest, Lassoing them and torturing them until they died.
"Real Soldiers of Fortune"
Richard Harding Davis
As soon as he saw that Tommy was going to fall into the trap, he slipped quietly back, and, Lassoing Tommy just outside, dragged him a prisoner into the fort.
"A Tale of the Summer Holidays"
G. Mockler

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