| lead | the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge |
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| lead | a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead') |
| lead | a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire |
| lead | mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness |
| lead | thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing |
| lead | restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal |
| lead | the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine |
| lead | an advantage held by a competitor in a race |
| lead | evidence pointing to a possible solution |
| lead | the introductory section of a story |
| lead | a news story of major importance |
| lead | an indication of potential opportunity |