Definition of Calf roping

1. Noun. Capturing a calf with a lasso and binding its feet.

Generic synonyms: Roping
Group relationships: Rodeo

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calf Roping

calesa
calesas
calescence
calescent
calf
calf's-foot jelly
calf's brain
calf's liver
calf's tongue
calf-bone
calf bone
calf bones
calf diphtheria
calf love
calf pump
calf roping (current term)
calfbound
calfflesh
calfless
calflick
calflicks
calflike
calfs
calfskin
calfskins
calgranulins
caliber
calibers
calibrachoa
calibrachoas

Literary usage of Calf roping

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Let 'er Buck, a Story of the Passing of the Old West by Charles Wellington Furlong (1921)
"Lassoing, rope throwing or just "ropin' " has its many styles, such as horse roping, steer roping, calf roping, done on the open range from horseback or in ..."

2. Dallas & Fort Worth Alive!by Kimberly Young by Kimberly Young (2001)
"Today more than 300000 fans make the trip each season to see bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bareback riding, team roping and ..."

3. Adventure Guide to Texas by Kimberly Young (1999)
"... calf roping, steer wrestling and all types of entertainment, plus a barbecue pavilion for the hungry. It's been operating since 1958 and enjoys a steady ..."

4. Orlando & Central Florida by Don Philpott (1999)
"Open 9am-5pm, Sunday 12 noon-5pm (allow 1 hour) « (407) 931-0051. Kissimmee Rodeo: calf roping, bull riding and all other rodeo attractions. ..."

5. Fort Worth, Texas: A Photographic Portrait by Peter A. Calvin, Photographer (2007)
"Stockyards Championship Rodeo comes to Cowtown Coliseum, thrilling crowds with calf roping, bull riding, team roping, barrel racing and other exciting, ..."

6. Southeast Florida by Sharon Spencer (1998)
"Competitions in bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding make for a Wild West event. ..."

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