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- pronunciation:
- lish
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a length of leather, chain, rope, or the like, attached to the collar of an animal in order to lead it or keep it under control.
Dogs are allowed in the park but must be kept on a leash.
- similar words:
- chain, collar, harness, line, rein, restraint, rope, strap, tether, thong
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| definition 2: |
a restraining force; check or curb.
Fear of unemployment acted as a leash on the workers.- synonyms:
- bridle, check, constraint, control, curb, hold, rein, restraint
- similar words:
- chain, discipline, manacle, trammel
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| related words: |
control |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
leashes, leashing, leashed |
| definition: |
to control, restrain, or tie with a leash or as if with a leash.
They leashed the dog before taking it outdoors.She leashed her impatience until he left the room.- synonyms:
- bridle, check, constrain, control, curb, hold, rein in, restrain
- similar words:
- govern, harness, master, stifle, suppress, tether
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| related words: |
chain, manacle, restrain |
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