Associations to the word «Leash»

Pictures for the word «Leash»

Wiktionary

LEASH, noun. A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
LEASH, noun. A brace and a half; a tierce.
LEASH, noun. A set of three; three creatures of any kind, especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general.
LEASH, noun. A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom.
LEASH, noun. (surfing) A leg rope.
LEASH, verb. To fasten or secure with a leash.
LEASH, verb. (figuratively) to curb, restrain

Dictionary definition

LEASH, noun. Restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal.
LEASH, noun. The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
LEASH, noun. 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".
LEASH, verb. Fasten with a rope; "rope the bag securely".

Wise words

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