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"A lead or tie linked to two dogs to restrain them."
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"Sexual intercourse; the act of sex."
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"(rare) Sexual intercourse; the act of sex."
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},
{
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{
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"lead",
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"tie",
"tie"
],
[
"dog",
"dog"
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