Lead
/lɛd/
Lead is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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Vertical space in advance of a row or between rows of text. Also known as leading.
“This copy has too much lead; I prefer less space between the lines.”
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Bullets; ammunition.
“They pumped him full of lead.”
verb
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To cover, fill, or affect with lead
“continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle.”
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To place leads between the lines of.
“leaded matter”
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