leading-string

historical plural-normally

(historical, usually in the plural) Strings with which children were formerly guided while they were learning to walk.

Japanese Meaning

かつて、子供が歩行を学ぶ際に、保護者が子供を導くために使用したひも。

At the antique fair, I saw a worn leading-string that once helped toddlers learn to walk.

骨董市で、私はかつて幼児が歩くのを助けた古びた幼児用の補助ひもを見つけた。

Sense（1）

(historical, usually in the plural) Strings with which children were formerly guided while they were learning to walk.

leading-strings

（ plural ）