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
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.
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The Aubrey Hall Tree has plenty of hooks for jackets, backpacks, and pet leashes, while exposed storage compartments offer the perfect nooks for shoes, hats, and other everyday items.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Schmitt suffers a nervous breakdown after his arrogance (and Webber’s long leash on the residency program) leads to him killing a podcaster on the operating table and these two break up again.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Most beaches in Martin County are also dog-friendly, allowing for on-leash pets.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
While the pig is still at large, Indy Parks is asking park patrons to keep their animals on leashes and alert staff of any sightings.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Schmitt suffers a nervous breakdown after his arrogance (and Webber’s long leash on the residency program) leads to him killing a podcaster on the operating table and these two break up again.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Most beaches in Martin County are also dog-friendly, allowing for on-leash pets.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
While the pig is still at large, Indy Parks is asking park patrons to keep their animals on leashes and alert staff of any sightings.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Leash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leash. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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leash
noun1
: a line for leading or controlling an animal
2
: something that restrains : the state of being restrained
kept spending on a tight leash
leash
verb
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