leash
Canine control cord
A leash is a strap or cord for restraining an animal, attached to a collar and held by a person: She walked the dog on a leash.
Figuratively, to keep someone on a short leash is to limit their freedom.
To strain at the leash is to be eager for release from constraint.
The verb means to attach a leash or, more broadly, to restrain.
Neck encirclement
- dogDomesticated barking mammal
- puppyJuvenile canine
- walkTravel on foot
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
retractable · lead · clip · handle · nylon · leather · extendable · tangle
Fastening cord for animals
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- cordFlexible twisted strand
chain · bind · secure · anchor · restrict · confine · hold · fasten
Flexible twisted strand
- retractableAble to draw inward
- wristHand-forearm connection
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- bindingLegally or morally required
tether · safety · runaway · pole · equipment · attachment · lanyard
Compliance with authority
- heelFoot's rear underside
- commandsAuthoritative orders given
- stayRemain in position
- comeMove toward someone
correction · reinforcement · behavior · socialization · pulling · positive · consistency · recall
To impose limits upon
limit · manage · regulate · restrain · govern · hold back · bridle · constrain
Guarding against harm
- containmentPreventing hostile expansion
- trafficMovement along routes
- escapeFlight from captivity
- runawayOne who flees
secure · prevent · boundary · barrier · visibility · reflective · control · caution
Absence of constraint
- liberateSet free from captivity
- looseNot firmly secured
- unboundNot tied down
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
collar
Neck encirclement
harness · retractable · lead · clip · handle · nylon · leather · extendable · tangle · pull
tether
Fastening cord for animals
cord · chain · bind · secure · anchor · restrict · confine · hold · fasten · constrain
cord
Flexible twisted strand
- retractableAble to draw inward
- wristHand-forearm connection
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
binding · tether · safety · runaway · pole · equipment · attachment · lanyard
obedience
Compliance with authority
come · correction · reinforcement · behavior · socialization · pulling · positive · consistency · recall · manners
restrict
To impose limits upon
contain · limit · manage · regulate · restrain · govern · hold back · bridle · constrain · suppress
protection
Guarding against harm
- containmentPreventing hostile expansion
- trafficMovement along routes
- escapeFlight from captivity
runaway · secure · prevent · boundary · barrier · visibility · reflective · control · caution · supervision
freedom
Absence of constraint
constraint · restriction · limitation · metaphor · straining
- confinementcell, cage, prison, jail, imprisonment
- dog suppliesdog bed, dog bowl, dog crate, dog food, food bowl
- dog trainingdown, come, wait, treats, quiet
- dog walkingdog walker, poop bags, collar, treats, dog park
- leashesslip lead, long line, training lead, coupler
- pet lifepets, dog owner, cat owner, fur baby, pet ownership
- dog leashCollar-attached restraint cord
- new lease on lifeRenewed vitality and purpose
- on a leash
- new lease of lifeRenewed vitality or enthusiasm
- for lease
- short leashStrict oversight metaphor
release, lease, unleash, releasing, releases, leashes, leashed, unleashed, unleashing