roping

/ˈroʊpɪŋ/
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Other forms: ropings

Definitions of roping
  1. noun
    capturing cattle or horses with a lasso
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    types:
    calf roping
    capturing a calf with a lasso and binding its feet
    steer roping
    capturing a steer with a lasso
    type of:
    labor, labour, toil
    productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
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