A short leash with a swivel at the end to attach a longer rope.
the swivel is to stop the rope from unraveling; used on a carabao or cow (attached to the nose) and on a dog, horse, or pig; Ilo. pádna 'a yard of rope attached to the nose ring'
Maydited hobid, ta abos padna.
The rope unravels, because it does not have a short leash.