A cowpoke's rope is a tool used by cowboys and ranchers to capture and control livestock. The three most common terms for this tool are LARIAT, LASSO, and RIATA, all of which have six, five, and five letters respectively. A LARIAT is a long rope with a loop at one end, used to catch animals by throwing it over their heads. A LASSO is a loop of rope that is thrown around the neck or legs of an animal to capture it. A RIATA is a long rope with a loop at one end, similar to a LARIAT, but with a heavier rope and a larger loop.