綱 - hawser, class (genus), rope

tug of war

rope; cord; line

reins; bridle

main principle; gist; general plan; guidelines; outline

fundamental principles; main lines

law and order; (official) discipline

yokozuna (highest rank in sumo); grand champion

general plan; main points; summary; platform (e.g. for a campaign); mission statement

tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism

thick rope

(one's) handling of the reins; how well one controls things

last ray of hope; only hope