rope tied around a prisoner's waist; leash for a prisoner
Refers to a rope used to restrain or lead a prisoner, tied around the waist. Often seen in historical or police contexts.
The police put a rope around the suspect's waist and led him away.
Compound of 腰 (こし, 'waist') and 縄 (なわ, 'rope'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the word straightforwardly describes a rope used around the waist.