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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That’s also why the leash remains longer than the box score might suggest.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Court documents state that Wentworth was still allegedly dragging the dog by its leash and its tongue was hanging out of its mouth when officers got to the scene.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Court documents state that Wentworth was still allegedly dragging the dog by its leash and its tongue was hanging out of its mouth when officers got to the scene.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Other upgrade picks may also include a hook attached to the hoodie, which allows the hoodie to be used as somewhat of a harness, with a leash attaching directly to the sweatshirt itself.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
The club took their mission statement and decided that the sweet and lovable elderly dogs at Frosted Faces needed healthy food, treats, athletic toys, leashes and collars this season too.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leash
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“Leash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leash. Accessed 5 Jan. 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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