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2. Leash - Wikipedia

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   A leash (also called a lead, lead line or tether) is a rope or similar material used to control an animal by attaching it to a collar, harness, or halter. In British English , a leash is generally for a larger (possibly dangerous or aggressive) animal, with lead being more commonly used when walking a dog.

3. Dog harness - Wikipedia

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   A military dog wearing tactical vest (tacvest) An assistance dog wearing a harness with a rigid handle. A dog harness is a piece of equipment consisting in part of straps that surround the dog’s torso. It is used to guide, hold, and lift the dog or to utilise its pulling power. It reduces tension on the neck when they pull, [1] [2] [3] and ...

4. Webbing - Wikipedia

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   50 mm (2 in) red, blue and black nylon webbing as used in auto racing harnesses Webbing is a strong fabric woven as a flat strip or tube of varying width and fibres , often used in place of rope . It is a versatile component used in climbing , slacklining , furniture manufacturing , automobile safety , auto racing , towing , parachuting ...

5. Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) - Wikipedia

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   1. A short board or swatch of heavy canvas, secured in a bridle of ropes, used to hoist a man aloft or over the ship's side for painting and similar work. Modern boatswain's chairs incorporate safety harnesses to prevent the occupant from falling. 2. A metal chair used for ship-to-ship personnel transfers at sea while underway. boatswain's pipe

6. Lead (tack) - Wikipedia

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   Flat lead shanks and thin diameter ropes generally lack the strength to securely tie a large animal such as a horse or cow, but may be more comfortable in a person's hand for leading. Ropes of a thick diameter (3/4 in or more) and high tensile strength generally are adequate to tie a large animal that resists being tied; thinner and/or weaker ...

7. Rock-climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   Climbing harnesses are used for connecting the rope to the climber via a "belay loop" on the harness. Harnesses are made of strong materials to specific strength guidelines that can withstand the load of a major fall. There are many types of harness designs and materials used depending on the type of climbing undertaken.