leash

/li:ʃ/
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leash

A dog walks on a leash in the park.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A restraint for an animal: A leash is a rope, cord, or strap, often with a clip, used to control or lead a dog or other animal.
    • A figurative restraint or control: Leash can refer to something that holds something else in check, such as control over emotions or activities.
    • A set of three: In hunting, a leash can refer to a group of three animals, especially hounds, foxes, or hares.

  2. Verb:

    • To fasten or control with a leash: The action of attaching a leash to an animal or, figuratively, imposing control on something.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • Please put the dog on a leash before our walk.
    • The manager kept a tight leash on the project's budget.
    • He saw a leash of foxes cross the field.

  • Verb:

    • You must leash your dog in this park.
    • It's difficult to leash his enthusiasm once he starts talking.
Advanced Usage
  • "to have/hold on a (tight/short/long) leash": To control someone or something very closely or with varying degrees of freedom.
    • The new CEO held the department on a very short leash.
  • "to slip the leash": To escape from control or restraint.
    • The company's spending has slipped the leash of prudent management.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lead (n, chiefly UK): A synonym for a dog's leash.
    • She bought a new lead for her puppy.
  • Tether (n/v): A rope or chain used to tie an animal to a spot, restricting its range more than a leash.
    • The goat was on a tether near the barn.
Synonyms
  • Restraint (n): Something that restricts or controls.
  • Curb (n/v): A check or restraint on something.
  • Rein (n, often plural): A long, narrow strap attached to a bit to control a horse; used figuratively like "leash".
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Leash" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. The concept is typically expressed with prepositions as shown in "Advanced Usage.")

Related Idioms
  • Strain at the leash: To be very eager to begin or do something.
    • The team is straining at the leash to launch the new product.
  • Give someone (a) long leash/rope: To allow someone a great deal of freedom.
    • The professor gave her graduate students a long leash to pursue their research interests.
leash

A dog walks on a leash in the park.

Noun
  1. a figurative restraint
    • asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market
    • kept a tight leash on his emotions
    • he's always gotten a long leash
  2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
  3. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
Verb
  1. fasten with a rope
    • rope the bag securely

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