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- Dictionaryleash/liːʃ/
noun
- 1. a dog's lead. Similar
- 2. a group of three animals such as hounds, hawks, or foxes: rare "I saw a leash of foxes killed without a run"
verb
- 1. put a leash on (a dog): "he called Azor to heel so that he could leash him" Similar Opposite
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LEASH definition: 1. a piece of rope, chain, etc. tied to an animal, especially to a dog at its collar when taking it…. Learn more.
1. a. : a line for leading or restraining an animal. b. : something that restrains : the state of being restrained. keeping spending on a tight leash. 2. a. : a set of three animals (such as greyhounds, foxes, bucks, or hares) b. : a set of three. leash transitive verb. Examples of leash in a Sentence.
A leash (also called a lead, lead line or tether) is a rope or similar material used to control an animal by attaching it to a collar, harness, or halter. In British English, a leash is generally for a larger (possibly dangerous or aggressive) animal, with lead being more commonly used when walking a dog.
leash. (liːʃ) n. 1. a line or rope used to walk or control a dog or other animal; lead. 2. something resembling this in function: he kept a tight leash on his emotions. 3. (Hunting) hunting three of the same kind of animal, usually hounds, foxes, or hares. 4. straining at the leash eagerly impatient to begin something. vb.
a strap, chain, etc., fastened to a dog or other animal, esp. at its collar, in order to lead or control it:
Definitions of leash. noun. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal. synonyms: lead, tether. see more. noun. a figurative restraint. “kept a tight leash on his emotions” “he's always gotten a long leash ” synonyms: collar. see more. verb. fasten with a rope. synonyms: rope. see more. noun.
Definition of leash noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. 1. a cord, strap, etc. by which a dog or other animal is held in check. 2. Hunting. a set of three, as of hounds; brace and a half. verb transitive. 3. to attach a leash to. 4. to check or control by or as by a leash.
Leash definition: A chain, rope, or strap attached to the collar or harness of an animal, especially a dog, and used to lead it or hold it in check.
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