Definition of leash

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leash    (lsh) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A chain, rope, or strap attached to the collar or harness of an animal, especially a dog, and used to lead it or hold it in check.
2. Control or restraint: emotions kept in leash.
3. 1. A set of three animals, such as hounds.
   2. A set of three.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
leashed , leash·ing , leash·es

To restrain with or as if with a leash.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English lees, lesh, from Old French laisse, from laissier, to let go ; see lease

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