LEASH

Leash

A leash is a rope or similar material attached to the neck or head of an animal for restraint or control. On the animal, some leashes clip or tie to a collar, harness, or halter, while others go directly around the animal's neck.

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leash

Noun

  1. A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
  2. A brace and a half; a tierce.
  3. A set of three; three creatures of any kind, especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general.
  4. A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom.
  5. A leg rope.
    1980: Probably the idea was around before that, but the first photo of the leash in action was published that year — As Years Roll By (1970's Retrospective), Drew Kampion, magazine, February 1980, page 43. Quoted at surfresearch.com.au glossary1.

Verb

  1. To fasten or secure with a leash.
  2. to curb, restrain


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