| leasehold |
the holding of a property by lease, or the property so held. |
| leash |
a length of leather, chain, rope, or the like, attached to the collar of an animal in order to lead it or keep it under control. [3 definitions] |
| least |
superl. of little. [6 definitions] |
| least common denominator |
the smallest number that two or more fractions share as a common denominator; lowest common denominator. |
| least common multiple |
the smallest number into which each of two or more whole numbers is exactly divisible. |
| leastwise |
(informal) at any rate; at least; anyway. |
| leather |
the tanned or preserved skin of an animal, usu. with the hair or fur removed. [5 definitions] |
| leatherback |
the largest living sea turtle, characterized by its leathery upper shell, which can reach a length of over eight feet. |
| leatherneck |
(slang) a United States marine. |
| leatherwood |
a shrub, native to North America, having tough, flexible bark and bearing yellow flowers. |
| leathery |
similar to leather in appearance or texture; weathered. |
| leave1 |
to depart or go away from. [6 definitions] |
| leave2 |
permission. [3 definitions] |
| leave3 |
to grow leaves, as a tree. |
| leave alone |
to allow to be apart from or undisturbed by others. [2 definitions] |
| leaved |
having a leaf, leaves, or a particular kind or number of leaves (usu. used in combination). |
| leave in the lurch |
to abandon (someone) in an embarrassing or difficult position. |
| leaven |
a substance, such as yeast, that produces fermentation in a dough or batter and causes it to rise. [4 definitions] |
| leavening |
an agent such as yeast or baking powder that causes the formation of carbon dioxide gas in batter or dough, causing it to expand and rise. [2 definitions] |
| leave no stone unturned |
to use every means possible; consider every possibility. |
| leave off |
to cease; stop. [2 definitions] |