Bit of cowhand's gear (6)

I believe the answer is:

lariat

(Other definitions for lariat that I've seen before include "Rope for the cowboy" , "Rope to lasso or tether" , "Long noosed rope for catching animals" , "Rope used as a lasso" , "A cowboy's working rope" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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