Difference between Leash and Tether

Leash

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To fasten or secure with a leash. to curb, restrain

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog. A brace and a half; a tierce. A set of three; three creatures of any kind, especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general. A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom. A leg rope.

Example sentence: It's fun playing villains. It's people who are not held by any moral constraints - or any constraints, for that matter. It's a chance to be completely off the leash and do things that you never could in real life.

Tether

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to restrict something with a tether

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movementthe limit of one's abilities, resources etcThe cardinal number three in an old counting system used in Teesdale and Swaledale. (Variant of tethera)