Word: LEAD
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Definition of LEAD
- A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
- A plummet or mass of lead attached to a line, used in sounding depth at sea or to estimate velocity in knots.
- A thin strip of type metal, used to separate lines of type in printing.
- To cover, fill, or affect with lead
"continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle."
- To place leads between the lines of.
"leaded matter"
- The act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course
"to be under the lead of another"
- Precedence; advance position; also, the measure of precedence; the state of being ahead in a race; the highest score in a game in an incomplete game.
"She lost the lead."
- An insulated metallic wire for electrical devices and equipment.
- (heading) To guide or conduct.
- To guide or conduct, as by accompanying, going before, showing, influencing, directing with authority, etc.; to have precedence or preeminence; to be first or chief; โ used in most of the senses of the transitive verb.
- (heading) To begin, to be ahead.
- Foremost.
"The contestants are all tied; no one has the lead position."
- Main, principal
"lead trumpet"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "lead" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "lead" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEAD a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LEAD worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LEAD? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LEAD:
- # the lead effect
- # master of lead
- # playing with lead
- # in terms of lead
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