An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something. / A region of data at the beginning of a compact disc, holding the table of contents.

present participle of lead

Providing guidance or direction. / Ranking first. / Occurring in advance; preceding.

An act by which one is led or guided. / (archaic) Command of an army or military unit.

(typography) Vertical space added between lines; line spacing.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lead, in. / To introduce, to mark the beginning of something, especially in music.

plural of leading

(idiomatic) in first place in a contest

(transitive, idiomatic) to mislead, to try to make someone believe a lie. / (transitive, idiomatic) to encourage with the illusion of a romantic relationship.

To guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection.