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- pronunciation:
- lish
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
a length of leather, chain, or rope attached to the collar of an animal to keep it under control.
Dogs are allowed in the park but must be kept on a leash.
- similar words:
- chain, collar, harness, line, rein, rope, strap, tether, thong
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
leashes, leashing, leashed |
| definition: |
to control, hold back, or tie with a leash.
She leashed the dog on her walk through the park.- synonyms:
- bridle, check, control, curb, hold, rein in, restrain
- similar words:
- govern, harness, master, tether
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| related words: |
chain, restrain |
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