Definition: a figurative restraint
Usage: asked for a collar on program trading in the stock market; kept a tight leash on his emotions; he's always gotten a long leash
Similar words: restraint
Definition: the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
Usage: the unlawful restraint of trade
Definition: restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
Similar words: restraint, constraint
Definition: a device that retards something's motion
Usage: the car did not have proper restraints fitted
Synonyms: deuce-ace, 3, trey, triad, trine, trinity, trio, triplet, troika, tercet, ternary, ternion, terzetto, three, threesome, tierce, III, leash
Definition: the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
Definition: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
Usage: 0 and 1 are digits
Definition: fasten with a rope
Usage: rope the bag securely
Definition: fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
Usage: They tied their victim to the chair