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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.
その地域は猫のなわ張り争いが激しい。
In that area, there is fierce territorial conflict among cats.
対立する組織同士が縄張りを争っている。
Rival organizations are fighting over territory.