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lasso stiff manila, cotton or rawhide rope suitable for making a noose at the end. Called also lariat. The loop is thrown around the animal's neck or one or more legs while working the cattle on the range or in stockyards. Usually used from horseback and exerting a strong pull by locking the rope around the horn on the pommel of the saddle, or by using a harness when working in yards. A quick-release honda used to make the loop is an advantage when loosing a wild animal. The lasso is used while on foot by a horsebreaker wanting to reach the first hands-on step in the breaking-in process. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bishop's exceptional photographs combine close-ups that capture details of the rippling colors and textures of chameleon skin with a high-speed sequence that shows the chameleon lassoing a caterpillar with its tongue. Demonstrations of pottery and art, wildlife and farm animals, as well as Old West skills such as lassoing and livestock feeding will be offered. Lessons and practice, including man-overboard drills, engine care, lassoing cleats and navigating "blind," kept everyone on their toes. |
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