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leash

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /liːʃ/

leash means: A strap or rope attached to an animal so you can guide it and keep it near you.

noun

ANIMAL STRAPB1

A strap or rope attached to an animal so you can guide it and keep it near you.

  • Hold the leash tightly.
  • Her dog pulled hard on its leash.
  • Are dogs allowed off the leash here?

How to use it: on a leash (Keep your dog on a leash near the road.); off the leash (The dog ran freely off the leash.)

Similar words: lead

Common phrases: dog leash, on a leash, off the leash

verb

ATTACH ANIMAL STRAPB2

To attach a strap or rope to an animal so you can control where it goes.

  • Please leash your dog.
  • She leashed the puppy before opening the gate.
  • All dogs must be leashed in this park.

Opposites: unleash

Common phrases: leash a dog, leash your puppy

Questions about leash

What does leash mean?

A strap or rope attached to an animal so you can guide it and keep it near you.

What is leash in other languages?

Türkçe: tasma · Español: correa · Français: laisse · Deutsch: Leine · Italiano: guinzaglio · 日本語: リード

How do you pronounce leash?

It is pronounced /liːʃ/.

How do you use leash in a sentence?

Hold the leash tightly. Her dog pulled hard on its leash.

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