1
a
: a line for leading or restraining an animal
b
: something that restrains : the state of being restrained
keeping spending on a tight leash
2
a
: a set of three animals (such as greyhounds, foxes, bucks, or hares)
b
: a set of three
leash
transitive verb
Examples of leash in a Sentence
put a dog on a leash
Dogs must be kept on a leash while in the park.
The dog saw a cat and was straining at its leash trying to get at it.
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Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Viral #PetTok products have earned the trust of many — from doggie water bottles with compartments for poop bags and snacks to grooming products and hand-warming dog leashes for the wintertime.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
At Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, dogs must remain on leashes at all times, state park officials said.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Iger returned in 2022, but on a shorter leash, in sync with the board of directors about trying to finally go out on the right note.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 May 2026
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“Leash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leash. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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leash
noun1
: a line for leading or controlling an animal
2
: something that restrains : the state of being restrained
kept spending on a tight leash
leash
verb
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