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stretching a rope around; roping off; cordoning off; demarcation
one's turf; domain; territory; jurisdiction; sphere of influence
territory (of an animal)
猫はよく縄張りを持ち、他の猫を寄せ付けない。
Cats often have territories and keep other cats away.
対立する組織同士が縄張りを争っている。
Rival organizations are fighting over territory.
縄張り意識が強い人は他者の干渉を好まない傾向がある。
People with a strong territorial sense tend to dislike interference from others.