Definition of "lasso" in английский

noun

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

   • He managed to catch the runaway bull with a lasso.
   • She threw the lasso skillfully around the post.

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

verb

1. (transitive) To catch with a lasso.

   • He had to lasso the wild horse before it ran off.