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leash

The correct spelling is leash.

How to pronounce leash

/liːʃ/
noun

IPA: /liːʃ/

Say it like: Lee-sh

The correct spelling is leash. A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
  2. 2.A brace and a half; a tierce.
  3. 3.A set of three; three creatures of any kind, especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general.
  4. 4.A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom.
  5. 5.A leg rope.

verb

  1. 1.To fasten or secure with a leash.
  2. 2.To curb, restrain

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