leash

/liːʃ//liːʃ/
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Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables1

Simple pronunciation

Analysis:

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  • Simple pronunciation

noun

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

Synonyms: 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.

4. A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom.

5. A leg rope.

Synonyms

verb

1. To fasten or secure with a leash.

2. To curb, restrain

Antonyms

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