| 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. |
| lead poisoning |
chronic or acute poisoning caused by the ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through the skin of lead or lead salts, characterized by anemia, constipation, abdominal pain, or convulsions, and sometimes resulting in paralysis or coma. |
| lead tetraethyl |
see "tetraethyl lead." |