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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. [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.
leave off to cease; stop. [3 definitions]
leave out to not put in or not include (something); omit.
leave over to allow (something) to remain unfinished, unconsumed, or unused.
leaves pl. of leaf.