leash — a rope or chain used to control a dog or other animal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rope or chain used to control a dog or other animal
Pronunciation (IPA): /liːʃ/
Example Sentences
- My dog broke his leash and chased a squirrel up a tree.
- The boss keeps all employees on a tight leash during busy season.
- After retirement, grandpa was finally off the leash and bought a motorcycle.
leash
NOUN[/liːʃ/]
a rope or chain used to control a dog or other animal
a rope or chain used to control a dog or other animal
Unleash the leash to refresh!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'laisse', derived from the past participle of Latin 'laxare' meaning 'to loosen or release'. The word originally referred to a rope used to lead a hound in hunting.
Breakdown
Old French 'laisse' (a rope for leading animals) < Latin 'laxus' (loose) + '-are' (verb suffix) = laisse (leash)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog broke his leash and chased a squirrel up a tree.”
“The boss keeps all employees on a tight leash during busy season.”
“After retirement, grandpa was finally off the leash and bought a motorcycle.”
“The new city ordinance requires all dogs to be on a leash in public areas.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.