Definition (noun) an advantage held by a competitor in a race
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he took the lead at the last turn
Definition (noun) a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey
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the children were playing with lead soldiers
Definition (noun) evidence pointing to a possible solution
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the police are following a promising lead
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the trail led straight to the perpetrator
Definition (noun) a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead')
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he takes the lead in any group
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we were just waiting for someone to take the lead
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they didn't follow our lead
Definition (noun) the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
Definition (noun) the introductory section of a story
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it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter
Definition (noun) (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
Definition (noun) an actor who plays a principal role
Definition (noun) (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base
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he took a long lead off first
Definition (noun) an indication of potential opportunity
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he got a tip on the stock market
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a good lead for a job
Definition (noun) a news story of major importance
Definition (noun) the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
Definition (noun) restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
Definition (noun) thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
Definition (noun) mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
Definition (noun) a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
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it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads
Definition (noun) the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge
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the lead was in the dummy
Definition (verb) take somebody somewhere
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We lead him to our chief
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can you take me to the main entrance?
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He conducted us to the palace
Definition (verb) have as a result or residue
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The water left a mark on the silk dress
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Her blood left a stain on the napkin
Definition (verb) tend to or result in
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This remark lead to further arguments among the guests
Definition (verb) travel in front of; go in advance of others
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The procession was headed by John
Definition (verb) cause to undertake a certain action
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Her greed led her to forge the checks
Definition (verb) stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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Service runs all the way to Cranbury
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His knowledge doesn't go very far
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My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
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The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
Definition (verb) be in charge of
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Who is heading this project?
Definition (verb) be ahead of others; be the first
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she topped her class every year
Definition (verb) be conducive to
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The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing
Definition (verb) lead, as in the performance of a composition
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conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years
Definition (verb) lead, extend, or afford access
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This door goes to the basement
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The road runs South
Definition (verb) move ahead (of others) in time or space
Definition (verb) cause something to pass or lead somewhere
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Run the wire behind the cabinet
Definition (verb) preside over
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John moderated the discussion