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riata

ri·a·ta
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ree-ah-tuh, -at-uh]
    • /riˈɑ tə, -ˈæt ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ree-ah-tuh, -at-uh]
    • /riˈɑ tə, -ˈæt ə/

Definitions of riata word

  • noun riata a lariat. 1
  • noun riata lariat 0

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Origin of riata

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50, Americanism; < Spanish reata, derivative of reatar to tie again, equivalent to re- re- + atar < Latin aptāre to fit

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Parts of speech for Riata

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

riata popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for riata

noun riata

  • lariat — a long, noosed rope used to catch horses, cattle, or other livestock; lasso.
  • lasso — a long rope or line of hide or other material with a running noose at one end, used for roping horses, cattle, etc.
  • noose — a loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso, or hangman's halter, that tightens as the rope is pulled.

Top questions with riata

  • what is a riata?
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  • what does riata mean in spanish?

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