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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Keep them on a leash when out in public, to stop them from jumping on people.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Learning to use a leash with a dog is also part of the class.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Full Story Universities in precarious position as Trump uses research funding as a wedge
The Trump administration is taking advantage of the entanglement of university finances and government funding, seeking to put schools on a short leash tied to their research capabilities.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
Keeping Dogs Safe Around Alligators Keep dogs on a leash near water and maintain control at all times.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Learning to use a leash with a dog is also part of the class.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Full Story Universities in precarious position as Trump uses research funding as a wedge
The Trump administration is taking advantage of the entanglement of university finances and government funding, seeking to put schools on a short leash tied to their research capabilities.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
Keeping Dogs Safe Around Alligators Keep dogs on a leash near water and maintain control at all times.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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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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