leash

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As a noun, leash means a strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog. As a verb, it means fasten or secure with a leash.

Meanings of leash

11 meanings

A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
A brace and a half; a tierce.
A set of three animals (especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares;)
A group of three
A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom.
surfingA leg rope.
Restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
Similar: tether, lead
The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
Similar: three, 3, III, trio, threesome, tierce
A figurative restraint
“asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market”
“kept a tight leash on his emotions”
“he's always gotten a long leash”
Similar: collar