(idiomatic) to have no purpose, to result in nothing.

(historical, usually in the plural) Strings with which children were formerly guided while they were learning to walk.

present participle of lead off

plural of leading indicator

A phenomenon that generally occurs in advance of a more important phenomenon, aiding in its prediction.

plural of leading diagonal

(mushing) one of the dogs at the front of the team, who set the pace.

(broadcasting) A program scheduled to follow another.

plural of lead-out.

(obsolete) tin, golden marcasite / A basic lead carbonate formerly widely used for a white pigment in paint.