Lasso vs. Noose: What's the Difference?

A long rope with a running noose at one end, used especially to catch horses and cattle. Also called lariat.

A loop formed in a rope by means of a slipknot so that it binds tighter as the rope is pulled. Also called running noose.

To catch, tie, or attach with or as if with a lasso.

A snare or trap.

A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses.

To capture or hold by or as if by a noose.

(computing) An image-editing function allowing the user to capture an irregularly-shaped object by drawing an approximate outline.

To make a noose of or in.

(transitive) To catch with a lasso.

An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.

A rope or long thong of leather with a running noose, used for catching horses, cattle, etc.

(transitive) To tie or catch in a noose; to entrap or ensnare.

To catch with a lasso.

A running knot, or loop, which binds the closer the more it is drawn.

Belgian composer (1532-1594)

To tie in a noose; to catch in a noose; to entrap; to insnare.

A long noosed rope used to catch animals

A trap for birds or small mammals; often has a noose

Catch with a lasso;

A loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled

Make a noose in or of

Secure with a noose