noun
- a strap or chain used to control or restrain a dog or other animal
- a means of restraint or control
Usage: figurative
verb
- to put a leash on an animal
- to restrain or control
Usage: figurative
Examples
- She attached the leash to her dog’s collar before going for a walk.
- The city requires all dogs to be kept on a leash in public parks.
- The new regulations kept the company on a tight leash.
- Parents need to leash their enthusiasm and let children learn independently.
- He leashed his dog before entering the crowded market.
- The coach tried to leash the team’s aggressive playing style.