Definition of leash - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animal controlUS strap or cord for controlling an animalUS
- She attached the leash to her dog's collar before the walk..
2.
sportsTECH. US leg rope in surfingTECH. US
- He secured the leash to his ankle before surfing.
3.
weaving toolDated US string for lifting warp threads in loomDated US
- The weaver adjusted the leash on the loom.
Verb
1.
petUS attach and control an animal using a short cordUS
- She leashed her dog before entering the park..
2.
figurative controlUS restrain or control figurativelyUS
- He tried to leash his temper during the meeting.
Images of leash
strap or cord for controlling an animal 
leg rope in surfing 
string for lifting warp threads in loom
Expressions with leash
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leash allowing a dog to roam freely
She walked her dog with a long leash.
under control or restraint by a leash
The dog walked calmly on a leash.
strict control or oversight limiting freedom
The manager kept the team on a short leash.
allow more freedom or autonomy to someone
The manager decided to give a longer leash to the team.
allow someone more freedom or independence than before
The manager decided to give him a longer leash at work.
under strict control or supervision
The employees are on a tight leash at the new company.
break free from control or restrictions
After years of rules, she slipped the leash.
eagerly try to do something
The children strained at the leash to open their presents.
designated for unrestrained pets
This is an off-leash zone for dogs.
restrained or held back
His emotions were in leash during the meeting.
restrict someone's actions or freedom
She tends to keep him on a leash in social situations.
Origin of leash
Old French, laisse (a string)
Terms with leash included in their meaning
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pets
leash used to walk a dog
dog recreation
outdoor area where dogs play, exercise, and socialize off-leash
animal control
leash for controlling an animal
dog area
fenced place where dogs play and run off-leash
animal escape
escape from a leash or restraint
animal care
looped leash for controlling dogs
falconry
leash for hawks or falcons
animal
not controlled by a lead or leash
pets
leash allowing a dog to roam freely
control
under control or restraint by a leash
dog freedom
indicating a dog not restrained by a leash
freedom
not restrained by a leash or control
physical control
control someone by using a leash
freedom
release from a leash or restraint
literal
physically restrained by a leash
heraldry
depicted with a leash of a specific color
similarity
resembling a leash in appearance or function
Examples of leash in a sentence
He bought a retractable leash for his dog. The leash snapped during the big wave. She checked her leash before paddling out. She replaced the worn leash on the loom. The broken leash caused issues during weaving. He had to leash the dog before the walk.
They always leash their pets in public areas. She had to leash her excitement during the presentation. The manager leashed the team's enthusiasm to keep focus.
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- French:laisse, attacher, ...
- German:Leine, anleinen, ...
- Italian:guinzaglio, mettere al guinzaglio, ...
- Spanish:correa, amarrar, ...
- Portuguese:trela, pôr a trela a, ...
- Chinese:狗链, 拴住, ...
- Japanese:リード, リードをつける, ...
- Arabic:مِقْوَد, قَيَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:רְצוּעָה, לְרַסֵּן, ...
- Russian:поводок, пристегнуть на поводок, ...
- Ukrainian:повідець, прив'язати, ...
- Hindi:पट्टा, पट्टा बांधना, ...
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