| 单词 | roping pole |
| 释义 | > as lemmasroping pole roping pole n. Australian and New Zealand (now historical) a long pole with a noosed rope attached to the end, used for catching cattle and unbroken horses. ΚΠ 1872 Argus (Melborne) 16 Mar. Suppl. 1/7 J. R...who took the lead with a long and supple roping pole. 1890 ‘R. Boldrewood’ Colonial Reformer xii A first-class stockman, and handy with the roping-pole. 1981 G. Mitchell Bush Horseman 70 When catching unbroken horses in yards, many of the old bushmen used a roping pole. While more cumbersome than the thrown lasso, less skill was required, and a good throwing rope was not necessary. < as lemmas |
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