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to guide or show the direction for others to follow
to play before everyone else
to use a particular card as one's first card in a game
to be the cause of something
to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something
to be the leader or in charge of something
to have the advantage over other participants in a competition such as a race, match, or game
to go to a specific place or in a certain direction
to join or connect two particular things or places together
to experience a particular kind of life
a rope, chain, or strap used to guide or restrain an animal
What is a "lead"?
In the context of theater, film, or television, the lead is the main role or the primary character in a production. This character is central to the story and typically has the most significant impact on the plot. The actor playing the lead often carries the most responsibility for driving the narrative and engaging the audience, and their performance is usually a key focus of the production.
a role or position of guiding or influencing others by taking initiative or setting an example for others to follow
an advantage gained over competitors in a race, contest, or competition
the score difference by which a team or individual is winning in a game or competition
a piece of information that may help uncover the truth or solve a problem, especially in an investigation or search
the opening section of a news story or article that summarizes the main points and captures the reader's attention
the distance or angle ahead of a moving target at which a weapon must be aimed to compensate for the projectile's travel time
the first card played at the start of a trick in a card game, which sets the suit that other players must follow
a short insulated wire used to connect electrical components or provide current, often for temporary setups
a thin strip of metal once used between lines of type in printing to control spacing
the advance timing of ignition in an internal combustion engine relative to the piston's position, used to improve performance
the most important or prominent news story featured in a broadcast or publication
a clue, tip, or piece of information that may present a chance or opportunity, especially in business or investigation
(in baseball) the distance a base runner moves away from a base while preparing to advance to the next one
a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past
the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper
What is "lead"?
Lead refers to the core material found in pencils. Despite the name, it does not contain actual lead but is made of a mixture of graphite and clay. The term "lead" originates from early misconceptions, as the material was thought to be lead. Pencils with different levels of hardness or softness are made by adjusting the ratio of graphite to clay. Softer leads create darker marks, while harder leads make lighter, finer lines.
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