Lasso

Pronunciation

• UK enPR: lăs'o͝o, IPA: /læsˈuː/
• US enPR: 'lăsō, IPA: /ˈlæs.oÊŠ/, /ˈlæs.u/

Origin

From Spanish lazo, from Vulgar Latin *laceum, from Latin laqueus.

Full definition of lasso

Noun

1. A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses.
2. (computing) An image-editing function allowing the user to capture an irregularly-shaped object by drawing an approximate outline.

Verb

1. To catch with a lasso.