(historical) A period during the Cold War, characterized by left-wing and right-wing terrorism and the strategy of tension, beginning in Italy and later spreading to the rest of Europe.

(mining) To find a vein of ore. / (figuratively, informal) To find a way to fortune.

(music) A form of written music that specifies the melody, lyrics, and harmony.

A rein used to lead an animal (especially a horse) when there is no rider, or when the rider is young or inexperienced.

Glass containing lead oxide, used for its high refractive index (often in cut glass) or for its ability to block ionizing radiation.

Glass that contains at least 24% lead oxide (PbO). / Cut glass made of this material.

plural of leading rein

The mineral galena.

(music) leitmotif

(law) A reported decision which has come to be regarded as settling the law of the question involved.