spancel

A rope used to hobble an animal, as a sheep.

To hobble with a spancel.

A fastening for the hind legs of a horse or cow, or for the legs on one side, to prevent the animal from kicking or straying; especially, a rope for fettering a cow’s hind legs while she is milked; a tether.

To fasten the legs of with a spancel, as those of a cow or horse to prevent the animal from kicking.

A rope used for tying or hobbling the legs of a horse or cow.

To tie or hobble with a spancel.

a rope or fetter used to hobble a horse or other animal

to hobble with a spancel