putting on the tsuna; tying the yokozuna rope
Sumo term for the ceremonial act of tying the heavy white rope (tsuna) around a yokozuna's waist during the ring-entering ceremony.
See also: 綱 (つな)
The tying of the yokozuna's rope is performed before the ring-entering ceremony.
Compound of 綱 (tsuna, 'rope') and 締め (shime, 'tightening'), referring to the act of fastening the ceremonial rope.