A leash or lead is a length of

rope, leather, chain, or other

flexible material which attaches to

collars or body harnesses.

Other styles loop directly around

the person's neck, wrist or

ankle, or even the male genitals 

or female body piercings.

Purposes of a leash include:

• A visual sign of ownership
• to other people.
• A psychological enforcer to
• the submissive of their status
• Physical control and positioning.