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(noun) jumper cable, jumper lead, booster cable
a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads
(noun) pencil lead
mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
(noun) leading
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
(noun) spark advance
the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
evidence pointing to a possible solution
the police are following a promising lead; the trail led straight to the perpetrator
the introductory section of a story
it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter
(noun) lead story
a news story of major importance
(noun) confidential information, wind, tip, steer, hint
an indication of potential opportunity
he got a tip on the stock market; a good lead for a job
an actor who plays a principal role
(noun) Pb, atomic number 82
a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey
the children were playing with lead soldiers
preside over
John moderated the discussion
lead, as in the performance of a composition
conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years
(verb) precede
move ahead (of others) in time or space
(verb) head
travel in front of; go in advance of others
The procession was headed by John
(verb) direct, conduct, guide, take
take somebody somewhere
We lead him to our chief; can you take me to the main entrance?; He conducted us to the palace
(verb) head
be in charge of
Who is heading this project?
(verb) conduce, contribute
be conducive to
The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing
have as a result or residue
The water left a mark on the silk dress; Her blood left a stain on the napkin
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Service runs all the way to Cranbury; His knowledge doesn't go very far; My memory extends back to my fourth year of life; The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
(verb) go
lead, extend, or afford access
This door goes to the basement; The road runs South
(verb) run
cause something to pass or lead somewhere
Run the wire behind the cabinet
(verb) top
be ahead of others; be the first
she topped her class every year