calf roping

calf rope

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kaf, kahf rohp]
- /kæf, kɑf roʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kaf, kahf rohp]
- /kæf, kɑf roʊp/

Definition of calf roping words

noun calf roping a timed rodeo event in which a mounted rider chases and lassos a calf, dismounts, and throws the calf to the ground, tying three of the animal's legs with a short length of rope. 1

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Origin of calf roping

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1905-10

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calf roping popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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