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.
Recent Examples on the Web
From 29th Street to Solana Beach (north of San Dieguito River) dogs are allowed off leash between Labor Day and June 15 and the other months dogs must be on a leash.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
But Take Note The puppy's leash is short, so toddlers may have to stoop to pull it along.
—Christine Luff, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024
This is a family and pet-friendly event, bring an ID and a leash for your dog.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
In one image, a soldier held a leash around the neck of a detainee; in another, soldiers smiled beside naked and hooded prisoners piled into a pyramid.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 14 Apr. 2024
This set also comes with a variety of fun canine accessories, including a leash, bone, hairbrush, and more.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
After being allowed a loose leash to pursue AI research at DeepMind, Hassabis now faces pressure to produce products that Alphabet can sell.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024
The ones that require leashes are often high-traffic or near sensitive habitats that roaming dogs could disturb, Gordon said.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
Dogs on leashes are allowed on the trail, and there are no facilities.
—Jim Holden, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024
But Take Note The puppy's leash is short, so toddlers may have to stoop to pull it along.
—Christine Luff, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024
This is a family and pet-friendly event, bring an ID and a leash for your dog.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
In one image, a soldier held a leash around the neck of a detainee; in another, soldiers smiled beside naked and hooded prisoners piled into a pyramid.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 14 Apr. 2024
This set also comes with a variety of fun canine accessories, including a leash, bone, hairbrush, and more.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
After being allowed a loose leash to pursue AI research at DeepMind, Hassabis now faces pressure to produce products that Alphabet can sell.
—Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024
The ones that require leashes are often high-traffic or near sensitive habitats that roaming dogs could disturb, Gordon said.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
Dogs on leashes are allowed on the trail, and there are no facilities.
—Jim Holden, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Leash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leash. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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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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