leashing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of securing an animal, typically a dog, with a leash or lead.

  - "My dog needs to be leashed before we go for a walk."
  - "The owner forgot to leash his dog and it ran away."

• Noun

  The equipment used to secure an animal, such as a dog or horse, with a rope or chain.

  - "Make sure you have a good leashing for your pet."
  - "The horse was not used to being leashed and became agitated."

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Antonyms

unleash

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with leashing
chasing , racing , pacing , gracing

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Variants

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leash , leashed , leashes , leashing

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'leasen', meaning 'to loose' or 'to release'. The modern meaning of leashing comes from using a leash to restrict or control an animal's movement.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded leash was used by a man in India who trained an elephant using a 1.2 mile long rope.

2. Leashing is not just used for animals, it is also used in various forms of sports and activities, such as rock climbing and kite flying.

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Related Concepts

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1. Animal training: The practice of teaching animals to behave in desired ways through the use of rewards, punishments, and other techniques.

2. Animal management: The practice of caring for and controlling animals in a responsible and ethical manner.

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Culture

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Leashing is an important tool used in animal training and management. It allows owners to control their pets in public places and keep them safe from harm. Leashing has been used in various forms of literature, such as in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', where Huck and Jim use a makeshift leash to control a runaway pig.

How to Memorize "leashing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a leash in your hand and attaching it to your pet's collar. Visualize yourself leading your pet safely and calmly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'leashing' with the idea of control and safety for your pet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym L-E-A-S-H-I-N-G to remember the meaning: 'Leash' 'Ensures' 'Animals' 'Safely' 'Hold' 'In' 'Neighbourhood'.

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