Historical clue formulations

• Holds in place — 2019-10-01
• Attaches by rope, as a ball to a pole — 2017-02-06
• Ties down — 2014-09-24
• Restraining ropes — 2013-04-22
• Ties — 2013-01-15
• Keeps from going too far — 2012-10-19
• Restrains — 2010-10-03
• Mountaineering aids — 2007-07-14
• Ties up — 2006-05-28
• Ropes — 2002-01-17
• Restraining ropes — 1995-11-27