leash

//liːʃ//
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Noun

leashSingular
leashesPlural
1

A strap or cord attached to a collar, used to control or restrain a dog or other animal.

Please keep your dog on a leash in the park.

2

A means of restraint or control over someone or something.

The company keeps a tight leash on its employees' spending.

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Verb

leashPresent tense
leashedPast tense
leashedPast participle
leashingPresent participle
leashesThird-person singular
1

To attach a leash to an animal in order to control or restrain it.

Please leash your dog before entering the park.

2

To restrain or control someone or something.

The manager tried to leash his anger during the meeting.

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