leash
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
leashes
plural
leashes
Britannica Dictionary definition of LEASH
[count]
chiefly US
:
a long, thin piece of rope, chain, etc., that is used for holding a dog or other animal
— often used figuratively
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put a dog on a leash
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Dogs must be kept on a leash while in the park.
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The dog saw a cat and was straining at its leash trying to get at it.
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The coach kept her players on a (short/tight) leash throughout the year. [=the coach closely watched and controlled the behavior of her players]
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The kids were straining at the leash to get going. [=were very eager to get going]
— called also
(chiefly British)
lead
2
leash
/ˈliːʃ/
verb
leashes;
leashed;
leashing
2
leash
/ˈliːʃ/
verb
leashes;
leashed;
leashing
Britannica Dictionary definition of LEASH
[+ object]
:
to attach a leash to (a dog or other animal)
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You need to leash your dog while in the park.
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a leashed dog
