English dictionary

leash

/l/i//S/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

noun.artifact

Synonyms lead tether

Source: WordNet 3.0
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

noun.quantity

Synonyms 3 deuce-ace iii tercet ternary ternion terzetto three threesome tierce trey triad trine trinity trio triplet troika

Source: WordNet 3.0
a figurative restraint

noun.act

Examples
Kept a tight leash on his emotions.

He's always gotten a long leash.

Synonyms collar

Source: WordNet 3.0
A thong of leather, or a long cord, by which a falconer holds his hawk, or a courser his dog.

noun

Source: webster1913