Leash has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
"The dog pulled so hard on its leash that it nearly yanked me off my feet while we walked through the park."
2
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
"Three dogs on a leash waited patiently for their owner to return from work."
3
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"
4
A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
"She clipped her dog's leash onto his collar before heading out for their morning walk in the park."
Verb
1
fasten with a rope
"rope the bag securely"
2
To fasten or secure with a leash.
"The dog barked until I finally stopped walking and knelt down to leash him for the night."
Example Sentences
"asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"
noun
"kept a tight leash on his emotions"
noun
"he's always gotten a long leash"
noun
"rope the bag securely"
verb
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Broader Terms (hypernyms)