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| leash [ leesh ] |
noun (plural leash·es) |
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1. line used to control animal: a strap, chain, or rope used to control the animal it is attached to, especially a dog
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2. restraint: something that controls or restrains somebody
  Our supervisor keeps us on a short leash.
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3. three animals together: a set of three animals of one type, especially hounds
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transitive verb (past and past participle leashed, present participle leash·ing, 3rd person present singular leash·es) |
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1. fit with leash: to attach a leash to an animal
Leash your dog!
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2. restrain feelings: to restrain your emotions or impulses, or control the emotions or impulses of somebody else
I tried to leash my anger.
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| [13th century. < Old French laisse< laissier "let go" < Latin laxare "loosen" < laxus "loose"] |
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on a leash to go, especially in a paper cup with handles (slang)
a latte on a leash
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strain at the leash to be eager to begin doing something
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