noun
stretched rope; tensioned rope
A rope pulled taut, often for securing, guiding, or as a barrier.
テントを立てるために張り綱をピンと張った。
I pulled the tensioned rope taut to set up the tent.
noun
lead rope (for a horse)
Specifically the rope attached to a horse's bridle for leading.
馬を引くときは張り綱をしっかり握ってください。
When leading a horse, please hold the lead rope firmly.
Compound of 張り (stretching) + 綱 (rope). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning follows directly from the components.