The term ROPING TOOL can be summarized as a LASSO, which is a five-letter word. A LASSO is a loop of rope that is thrown around a target and tightened when pulled, usually used to catch animals or people. It is also used in rodeo sports, such as calf roping, where the LASSO is thrown over the head of a calf and tightened to restrain it. Lassos are also used in recreational activities, such as team roping, where two riders on horseback attempt to rope a steer.