(n): the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
(n): a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey
(n): any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
(n): evidence pointing to a possible solution
(n): your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
(n): a position of leadership (especially in the phrase `take the lead')
(n): the activity of leading
(n): the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
(n): the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
(n): the introductory section of a story
(n): a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
(n): (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
(n): a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest
(n): an actor who plays a principal role
(n): a theatrical performer
(n): (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base
(n): the particular portion of space occupied by something
(n): an indication of potential opportunity
(n): something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
(n): a news story of major importance
(n): an article reporting news
(n): the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
(n): the time when something happens
(n): restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
(n): a device that retards something's motion
(n): thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
(n): artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
(n): mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
(n): used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
(n): a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
(n): a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
(n): a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
(n): the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge
(n): (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
(v): take somebody somewhere
(v): have as a result or residue
(v): cause to happen, occur or exist
(v): tend to or result in
(v): have as a result or residue
(v): travel in front of; go in advance of others
(v): move ahead (of others) in time or space
(v): cause to undertake a certain action
(v): cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
(v): stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
(v): occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
(v): be in charge of
(v): be in charge of
(v): be ahead of others; be the first
(v): be conducive to
(v): contribute to the progress or growth of
(v): lead, as in the performance of a composition
(v): carry out or perform an action
(v): lead, extend, or afford access
(v): occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
(v): move ahead (of others) in time or space
(v): change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
(v): cause something to pass or lead somewhere
(v): cause to pass
(v): preside over
(v): speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
Pb; chemical element. Also, introductory piece (say, for a news story).
rhymes with red - a heavy metal
rhymes with reed - to go in front, or to command
"Mister Calamy, the lead if you please!" (Midshipman Hollom, "Master and Commander")