a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead.

check; curb; restraint

to keep one's temper in leash; a tight leash on one's subordinates.

Hunting . a brace and a half, as of foxes or hounds.

to secure, control, or restrain by or as if by a leash

to leash water power for industrial use.

to bind together by or as if by a leash; connect; link; associate.

verb

let go , release

noun

bridle , chain , check , control , cord , curb , deterrent , hold , lead , restraint , rope , strap , tether , brake , snaffle

verb

bridle , check , clog , control , curb , entrammel , fasten , fetter , hamper , hobble , hog-tie , hold back , restrain , secure , shackle , suppress , tether , tie , tie up , trammel , chain , hamstring , handcuff , manacle , bind , burb , choker , cord , harness , lead , rein , rope , strap