lead

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈlɛd/]

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1. lead (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82.

2. lead (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A plummet or mass of lead attached to a line, used in sounding depth at sea or to estimate velocity in knots.

Example: Although I could distinctly see the bottom, yet, heaving the lead, I found the ship in fifteen fathoms.

3. lead (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A thin strip of type metal, used to separate lines of type in printing.

4. lead (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To cover, fill, or affect with lead.

Example: continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle.

5. lead (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To place leads between the lines of.

Example: to lead a page

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