noun
tow rope; dog leash; bell rope; lanyard; sash cord
A rope used for pulling or leading something, such as a boat, dog, bell, or window sash. The specific meaning depends on context.
See also: リード
犬の散歩には引き綱が必要です。
You need a leash for walking the dog.
船を岸に引き寄せるために引き綱を使った。
They used a tow rope to pull the boat to shore.
Search-only abbreviated kanji form.
リード is a common loanword for a dog leash, while 引き綱 is a more general term for any pulling rope or leash.
Compound of 引き (pulling) + 綱 (rope).