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Definition of leash
1a : a line for leading or restraining an animalb : something that restrains : the state of being restrained keeping spending on a tight leash
2a : a set of three animals (such as greyhounds, foxes, bucks, or hares)b : a set of three
leash
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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.
Recent Examples of leash from the Web
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Also, when visiting with friends at the market, step to the side, and don’t extend pet leashes or baby strollers out.
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Rudi stays on a leash only when one co-worker, who is not particularly fond of dogs, is in the office.
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If possible, set aside a generous fenced-in area for the dogs, and make sure their owners properly introduce them to each other before letting them off-leash.
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Keep your dog on leash while hiking and be aware of what your dog is doing at all times.
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Rescuers are familiarizing the dogs with collars and leashes, and offering them socialization and enrichment.
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A: Our Vets with Pets food drive will be a collection site to collect dog and cat food, leashes, collars, bowls, pet toys, brushes and combs and pet carriers.
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The dogs belonged to homeless campers and were roaming free, not on leashes, in violation of parkway rules.
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Constantly reminding people to keep their dogs on leashes or to stop smoking.
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Origin and Etymology of leash
Middle English lees, leshe, from Anglo-French *lesche, lesse, probably from lesser to leave, let go
LEASH Defined for English Language Learners
leash
playDefinition of leash for English Language Learners
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: a long, thin piece of rope, chain, etc., that is used for holding a dog or other animal
LEASH Defined for Kids
Definition of leash for Students
: a line for holding or controlling an animal
Definition of leash for Students
leashed
;leashing
: to put on a line for holding or controlling All dogs must be leashed.
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