honda

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈhɒndə//
United States//ˈhɑndə//

A closed loop or eyelet at one end of a lariat or lasso, through which the other end of the rope is passed to form a much larger loop.

noun

1
A closed loop or eyelet at one end of a lariat or lasso, through which the other end of the rope is passed to form a much larger loop.
2
A grommet or other device intended to strengthen or otherwise improve a simple rope honda.

Etymology

Probably from Spanish honda, fonda (“sling”), from Latin funda (“hand-sling”); or from Spanish hondón (“eye of a needle”), from hondo (“bottom; deep, profound”) (from Latin fundus (“bottom, lowest part”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰudʰ-(m)n-o, from *bʰudʰmḗn (“bottom”)) + -ón (augmentative suffix).

Forms

plural: hondas

homosexuality · The state of being sexually and romantically attracted…hon · A term of endearment; Honey, sweetheart Hon · Honourable (in the titles of Members of Parliament)

honda · A closed loop or eyelet at one end of a lariat or lasso, through which the other end of the rope is passed to form a much larger loop.

Honda · A Japanese automotive and motorcycle manufacturer, named…honest · Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to…honestly · In an honest manner.

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