(idiomatic) (news writing style) To begin a story with details of secondary importance to the reader while postponing more essential points or facts. See lead paragraph.

A dark grey or indigo form of galena, used as a pigment.

plural of leading truck

(UK, obsolete) A gathering at a public house, with songs, dancing, etc., to raise money for somebody who is in prison or otherwise in trouble.

plural of friendly lead

plural of lead sandwich

A woman who does or can play the lead role in a movie, play or other production; a woman who frequently plays such roles.

(Britain, electricity) a power cable or power cord which connects an appliance or other electrical device to the mains.

plural of power lead

plural of lead in