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leashed

/liːʃt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To secure or tether an animal with a leash.

    - "My dog is leashed when we go for a walk."
    - "The owner forgot to leash his dog and it ran away."
  • Verb

    To restrain or control someone or something.

    - "The teacher leashed her temper during the student's outburst."
    - "The government tried to leash the rioters' actions."

Antonyms

unleash
Rhymes
Words rhyming with leashed
cheased , eased , pleased , reased , seized
Variants
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leash , leashed , leashes , leashing
Forms
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leashes, leashings


Etymology
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From Old English hlēos, meaning 'noose, snare, or trap'.


Trivia
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  1. A leash can be made from various materials, including nylon, leather, and chain.

  2. Leashes were first used by hunters to control their hounds during hunts.

  3. In some places, it is required by law for dogs to be leashed in public areas.


Related Concepts
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  1. Collar: A type of accessory worn around an animal's neck that attaches to the leash.

  2. Tether: To secure an animal or object with a rope or chain.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'leashed' is used metaphorically to describe the control or restraint of emotions or actions. In art, images of animals on leashes are common.

How to Memorize "leashed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a dog with a leash attached to its collar.
    - Visualize the leash being used to control an animal's movements.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'leashed' with the idea of control or restraint.
    - Think of a dog on a leash when you encounter the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'leashed': 'My dog is leashed, so I can take it for a walk.'
    - Use the acronym L-E-A-S-H: L-eash, E-nforce, A-ctivate, S-uccess, H-old.


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