leash

  1. Noun.  A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
  2. Noun.  A brace and a half; a tierce.
  3. Noun.  A set of three; three creatures of any kind, especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general.
  4. Noun.  A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom.
  5. Noun.  (surfing) A leg rope.
  6. Verb.  To fasten or secure with a leash.
  7. Verb.  (figuratively) to curb, restrain.

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