leash

[US]/liːʃ/
[UK]/liʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a strap used for restraining or controlling an animal, especially a hunting dog
vt. to fasten or secure with a strap

Phrases & Collocations

dog leash

attach a leash

extendable leash

leash training

Example Sentences

how long is the leash?.

The dog's leash dragged on the sidewalk.

I reached for the leash,but the dog got in between.

He’s straining at the leash to leave Britain for somewhere sunnier.

The dog strains at the leash, eager to be off.

She keeps her children on a tight leash to make sure they don’t get into trouble.

Why don’t you let her leave home? Can’t you see she’s straining at the leash?

Real-world Examples

Well, speed bump coming up. Hold the leash taut.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

You're going to take out a leash to buy it.

Source: CNN 10 Student English August 2018 Compilation

Please keep your dog on a leash.

Source: Lai Shih-Hsiung's Beginner American English (Volume 1)

Lily, I'm gonna take off this leash.

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

You need to put a leash on that one.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

Instead of a diploma, our graduates today will be handed a leash.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2022 Collection

Jay, erm, if you bring me his leash I'll take him out.

Source: Grandparents' Vocabulary Lesson

Yeah, well, then it's a good thing that people often use a leash.

Source: Learn English by following hot topics.

He began to rock again and Michaelis stood twisting the leash in his hand.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

Betty has a new leash on life as the top dog at Gateway Arch Park.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2023 Compilation

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