Word: lead Word origin: Old English lǣdan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch leiden and German leiten, also to load and lode. Phonetic: liːd Listen:
cause (a person or animal) to go with one by holding them by the hand, a halter, a rope, etc. while moving forward. Example: she emerged leading a bay horse
be a route or means of access to a particular place or in a particular direction. Example: the door led to a long hallway
be in charge or command of. Example: a military delegation was led by the Chief of Staff
have the advantage over competitors in a race or game. Example: he followed up with a break of 105 to lead 3-0
have or experience (a particular way of life). Example: she's led a completely sheltered life
the initiative in an action; an example for others to follow. Example: Britain is now taking the lead in environmental policies
a position of advantage in a contest; first place. Example: the team burst into life and took the lead
the chief part in a play or film. Example: she had the lead in a new film
a strap or cord for restraining and guiding a dog or other domestic animal. Example: the dog is our constant walking companion and is always kept on a lead
a wire that conveys electric current from a source to an appliance, or that connects two points of a circuit together.
the distance advanced by a screw in one turn.
an artificial watercourse leading to a mill.
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