CEFR B2

leash

noun, verb

Meaning

A strap or cord used to restrain and control an animal, especially a dog, by attaching it to the animal's collar or harness.

Examples

The dog walker clipped the leash onto the dog's collar.
Make sure your dog is on a leash in public areas.

Synonyms: lead, rein, tether, restraint

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leash (B2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /liːʃ/

Definition

A strap or cord used to restrain and control an animal, especially a dog, by attaching it to the animal's collar or harness.

Examples

The dog walker clipped the leash onto the dog's collar.
Make sure your dog is on a leash in public areas.
He let go of the leash for a moment, and the dog ran off.

How to Use leash

leash a dog (collocation): To put a leash on a dog. — "Please leash your dog before entering the building."
on a leash (prepositional phrase): Restrained by a leash. — "The cat was surprisingly calm when walked on a leash."
leash someone/something (verb): To control or restrain someone or something. — "The company attempted to leash the disruptive influence of social media."

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