noun
General term for a thick, strong rope or cable, often used for mooring, towing, or securing heavy objects.
船を綱で岸につないだ。
We moored the boat to the shore with a rope.
引っ越しのとき、家具
When moving, we secured the furniture with ropes.
noun
grand champion's braided belt
Sumo term: the thick white rope belt worn by a yokozuna during the ring-entering ceremony.
横綱が土俵入りで締める綱は、神聖なものとされている。
The rope belt worn by the grand champion during the ring-entering ceremony is considered sacred.