LEASH
Dictionary entry overview: What does leash mean?
• LEASH (noun)
The noun LEASH has 3 senses:
1. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
3. a figurative restraint
Familiarity information: LEASH used as a noun is uncommon.
• LEASH (verb)
The verb LEASH has 1 sense:
1. fasten with a rope
Familiarity information: LEASH used as a verb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• LEASH (noun)
Meaning:
Restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
leash; tether; lead
Hypernyms ("leash" is a kind of...):
constraint; restraint (a device that retards something's motion)
Meaning:
The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
Classified under:
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure
Synonyms:
threesome; trey; triad; trine; trinity; trio; triplet; three; terzetto; 3; deuce-ace; III; tercet; ternary; ternion; leash; tierce; troika
Hypernyms ("leash" is a kind of...):
digit; figure (one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration)
Meaning:
A figurative restraint
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
leash; collar
Context examples:
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
Hypernyms ("leash" is a kind of...):
restraint (the of act controlling by restraining someone or something)
• LEASH (verb)
Meaning:
Fasten with a rope
Classified under:
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging
Synonyms:
leash; rope
Context example:
rope the bag securely
Hypernyms (to "leash" is one way to...):
bind; tie (fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord)
Sentence frames:
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