Leash (Noun)
Meaning 1
Restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dog's owner attached a leash to its collar before taking it for a walk.
- She clipped the leash to the puppy's harness to prevent it from running away.
- The police officer used a leash to restrain the aggressive dog until the animal control unit arrived.
- The child was given a leash to hold while walking the family's pet rabbit on the front lawn.
- The trainer attached a long leash to the horse's halter to give it more freedom to move around.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.