Meaning of lead in English
1. a soft, dark grey, heavy, poisonous metal used especially in the past for making water pipes or covering roofs
lead poisoning
2. the thin grey or black part in the middle of a pencil that makes a mark on paper when you write
My pencil is out of lead.
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1. a long thin piece of leather or chain that you use to control a dog
A slip lead is great for training your dog.
2. the act of leading or conducting
3. the first place in something
1. used for describing where a road, path, or river goes; extend
That road leads to the airport.
2. show someone the way by going in front of or with the person; guide or direct
She led the old woman to (the) city hall.
3. be winning at a particular time in a race or competition; be in the lead
The opponents lead by three points.
4. (cause to) be in a certain state; have as a result
Poverty led him into stealing.
5. live a particular kind of life; spend
He is leading an easy life in the country.