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Jess

/dʒɛs/

A short strap fastened around the leg of a bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened.

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noun

1
A short strap fastened around the leg of a bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened.

verb

1
To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk.

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Word	Definition
jessienoun	A female given name.
jessenoun	A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
sonnoun	One's male offspring.
pleaseverb	Used to make a polite request.
gisnoun	Initialism of geographic information science. [The scientific study of the nature and use of geographic information; the theoretical foundation of geographic information systems.]
tethernoun	A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
thongnoun	(UK, US) An item of clothing, usually an undergarment or swimwear consisting of very narrow strips designed to cover just the genitals and nothing more.
bandnoun	A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.
lashnoun	The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
strapnoun	A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
leashnoun	A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
fetternoun	(figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.
shacklenoun	(usually in the plural) A restraint fitted over a human or animal appendage, such as an ankle, finger, or wrist, normally used in a pair joined by a chain.
fastenernoun	Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like.
restraintnoun	(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
tienoun	A knot; a fastening.
cordnoun	(countable) A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fibre (a rope, for example).
ropenoun	(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
lanyardnoun	(by extension) A cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried such as an identity card or security pass, key, knife, or whistle.
bindingnoun	(of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.