| lea |
an open, usu. grassy piece of land; meadow. |
| leach |
to extract (soluble matter) by means of a percolating liquid. [9 definitions] |
| leachable |
combined form of leach. |
| lead1 |
to conduct or give direction to; guide. [20 definitions] |
| lead2 |
a chemical element that has eighty-two protons in each nucleus and that occurs in pure form as a very dense, malleable bluish gray metal used in many applications requiring high density, such as radiation shielding, shot, and weights. (symbol: Pb) [10 definitions] |
| lead a dog's life |
to have a life of misery and trouble. |
| leaden |
not easily moved; heavy. [4 definitions] |
| leader |
one that leads. [4 definitions] |
| leaderless |
combined form of leader. |
| leadership |
the abilities or qualities, such as confidence, courage, and sound judgement, that make one a leader. [3 definitions] |
| lead glass |
a brilliant optical glass containing lead oxide, characterized by high refraction and low dispersion; flint glass; crystal. |
| lead-in |
an introductory statement or segment, esp. in a television performance or program. [3 definitions] |
| leading |
highest in rank or most important; principal; main. [3 definitions] |
| leading edge |
the front edge of an airfoil, propeller blade, or sail that faces the wind or direction of motion. [2 definitions] |
| leading light |
an influential or guiding member, as of a community, club, or the like. |
| leading question |
a question worded in such a way as to suggest the correct or desired answer. |
| lead line |
a line with a lead weight attached to it that is lowered into water to measure its depth. |
| leadoff |
the first in any series of actions; beginning; start. [2 definitions] |
| lead-off |
leading; beginning. |
| lead on |
to entice into making a false assumption or taking an inappropriate or unwise course of action. |
| lead pencil |
a writing or drawing implement consisting of a thin rod of graphite encased in wood. |