Lariat or riata (4 letters)

{ Answer }

ROPE

{ Related Clues }

___ in (dupe)
Halter
Halyard
Jackstay
Lariat
Lasso
Guy, e.g.
Hitchcock thriller
Lasso material
Lifeguard's equipment
Noose material
Product from sisal
Ring appurtenance
Tower's item
Weapon in Clue
Do ranch work
Hitchcock nail-biter
One may be skipped
Part of a bell tower
Part of a climber's gear

{ Tags }

be, clue, eg, film, footing, funambulists, hitchcock, it, item, jackstay, lariat, lasso, material, riata, ring, rodeo, rope, thriller, title, weapon, 1948

{ Notes }

The answer ROPE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.

{ Definition }

ROPE as a noun:

1. a strong line

2. (R-2, Mexican valium, rophy, rope, roofy, roach, forget me drug, circle) = street names for flunitrazepan

ROPE as a verb:

1. (lasso, rope) = catch with a lasso; "rope cows"

2. (rope, leash) = fasten with a rope; "rope the bag securely"