LEAD (2)

lead (2). Lead, n. a heavy, soft metal, very ductile, a bar of lead for sounding

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Lead, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Leaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Leading.] 1. 1. To cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle.
2. 2. (Print.) To place leads between the lines of; as, to lead a page; leaded matter.