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Leashing: meaning, definitions and examples

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leashing

 

[ หˆliหสƒษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dog control

Leashing refers to the act of attaching a leash to an animal, typically a dog, in order to control its movements and ensure its safety in public spaces. This practice is commonly used to prevent pets from running away or interacting with other animals in an uncontrolled manner. Leashes come in various lengths and materials, and they can also serve as a tool for training dogs to walk calmly alongside their owners. In many places, leashing pets is not just advised but required by law in certain public areas.

Synonyms

binding, restraining, tethering

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to use a leash when walking your dog.
  • The park requires that all dogs be leashed.
  • He has trained his dog to walk nicely on a leash.
  • Leashing the dog prevented it from chasing after the squirrel.

Translations

Translations of the word "leashing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coleira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคŸเฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั–ะดะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smycz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท laisse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ correa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vodรญtko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vodรญtko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ตๅผ•็ปณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povodec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leรฐurbรถnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒญแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ darฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ correa

Etymology

The term 'leash' originates from the Middle English word 'lese', which is derived from the Old French 'laisse', meaning 'to let go'. This reflects the concept of letting an animal move freely within the constraints of the leash. Historically, leashes were primarily used for hunting dogs to control their movements while tracking or retrieving game. Over time, as dogs became domesticated and more widely kept as pets, leashing gained popularity as a necessity for keeping pets safe in urban environments. The modern concept of using a leash has evolved, with various designs and materials available to accommodate different sizes and temperaments of dogs, as well as the preferences of their owners. Today, leashing is not only a practical tool but also symbolizes the owner's responsibility for their pet's behavior in public.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,467, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.