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lasso ((v.)) [< n.] 
1a v. catch with a lasso.
- 1853 It was this that suggested my plan, which was no other than to lasso the bull, and tie him to the tree!
- 1935 . . . the Blackfoot lassoo their horses and ride towards me very fast.
1b v. Figurative use.
- 1961 Alberta's cattlemen, lassoing an expanded U.S. market for their beef, have never had it so good.
2 v. Obs. tie up (an animal) to prevent bucking and kicking.
- 1876 Let us imagine a horse lassooed up awaiting the operation of packing.
- 1853 It was this that suggested my plan, which was no other than to lasso the bull, and tie him to the tree!