First Known Use: 14th century
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leash
noun \ˈlēsh\
: a long, thin piece of rope, chain, etc., that is used for holding a dog or other animal
Full Definition of LEASH
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 (as greyhounds, foxes, bucks, or hares) b : a set of three
— leash transitive verb
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Origin of LEASH
Middle English lees, leshe, from Anglo-French *lesche, lesse, probably from lesser to leave, let go
LEASH Defined for Kids
1leash
noun \ˈlēsh\
Definition of LEASH for Kids
: a line for holding or controlling an animal
2leash
verb
leashedleash·ing
Definition of LEASH for Kids
: to put on a line for holding or controlling <All dogs must be leashed.>
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