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leash

/liːʃ/
noun

  1. A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.

    Similar: lead

  2. A brace and a half; a tierce.

  3. A set of three; three creatures of any kind, especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general.

Synonymslead
verb

  1. To fasten or secure with a leash.

  2. To curb, restrain

Antonymsunleash

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