leash meaning and definition

LEASH noun

Definition of leash (noun)

1. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
   • synonyms: lead, tether
2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
   • synonyms: 3, deuce-ace, III, tercet, ternary, ternion, terzetto, three, threesome, tierce, trey, triad, trine, trinity, trio, triplet, troika
3. a figurative restraint
   • "asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market"; "kept a tight leash on his emotions"; "he's always gotten a long leash"
   • synonyms: collar

LEASH verb

Definition of leash (verb)

1. fasten with a rope
   • "rope the bag securely"
   • synonyms: rope