riata

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

From Spanish reata, from reatar (“to retie”). Compare lariat.

"I would not that you should hold the riata," said Consuelo petulantly. — Short Stories of Various Types, Unknown
As the ascent grew steeper he grew proportionately less satisfied with his cargo, and began to pull back on his riata occasionally and delay progress. — Roughing It, Mark Twain

lasso, lariat, reata

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