leash
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.leash
noun \ˈlēsh\Definition of LEASH
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 (as greyhounds, foxes, bucks, or hares) b : a set of three
— leash transitive verb
See Examples of LEASH
- put a dog on a leash
- Dogs must be kept on a leash while in the park.
- The dog saw a cat and was straining at its leash trying to get at it.
Origin of LEASH
Middle English lees, leshe, from Anglo-French *lesche, lesse, probably from lesser to leave, let go
First Known Use: 14th century
Learn More About LEASH
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: leash law
Previous Word in the Dictionary: lease system
All Words Near: leash
Previous Word in the Dictionary: lease system
All Words Near: leash
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up leash? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
