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leash
The definition of a leash is a cord that holds an animal.
(noun)An example of a leash is a device for walking a dog.
Leash is defined as to attach a cord to or to control with a cord.
(verb)An example of leash is to put a dog on a cord or strap for walking down the street.
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See leash in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a cord, strap, etc. by which a dog or other animal is held in check
- Hunting a set of three, as of hounds; brace and a half
Origin: ME lese < OFr lesse, length of cord, leash < laissier, to let, permit < laxare, to lighten, relieve < laxus, loose: see lax
transitive verb
- to attach a leash to
- to check or control by or as by a leash
See leash in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- 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.
- Control or restraint: emotions kept in leash.
- a. A set of three animals, such as hounds.b. A set of three.
To restrain with or as if with a leash.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English lees, lesh
Origin: , from Old French laisse
Origin: , from laissier, to let go; see lease
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