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 |
superlative of "little." [5 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. [4 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. [10 definitions] |
leave2 |
permission. [3 definitions] |
leave3 |
to grow leaves, as a tree. |
leave alone |
to allow or cause to be apart from or undisturbed by others. [2 definitions] |
leave behind |
to leave or go ahead without bringing (something or someone). [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 |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. [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. |