A line (rope, webbing or cable), attached to a boat at the ends, to which a safety harness can be clipped to restrain falling in rough conditions and to prevent falling overboard.
A stay (rope, bar or batten), running along a ship's yard, to which is attached the head of a square sail.
A cable between two ships or from a ship to a fixed point which can be used to support a load during transfer of personnel or materiel along the cable.
A line fixed at both ends, which may be used to guide a load or a diver along the route of the line. Uses include guidance to and from the underwater work site, and as a means of controlling an underwater search.
A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.
The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.
An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.
To restrain; to control; to check.
To obey directions given with the reins.
To direct or stop a horse by using reins.