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First single released from an album
A lead single (or first single) is the first single to be released from a studio album by an artist or a band, usually before the album itself is released
Lead_single
Chemical element with atomic number 82 (Pb)
Lead (/lɛd/ ) is a chemical element with the symbol Pb (from the Latin plumbum) and atomic number 82. It is a heavy metal, denser than most common materials
Lead
Release with one to three tracks
latter case would often have at least one single release before the album itself, called lead singles. The single was defined in the mid-20th century with
Single_(music)
2026 single by Charli XCX
released on 8 May 2026, under exclusive license to Atlantic Records, as the lead single from her seventh studio album, Music, Fashion, Film. A hyperpop song
Rock_Music_(Charli_XCX_song)
German metal band
in Spain, becoming their first No. 1 single. Their fifth album, Rosenrot, was released in 2005, and the lead single, "Benzin", reached No. 6 in Germany
Rammstein
American electronic music duo
and Nathaniel Motte. They are best known for their single "Don't Trust Me", which was the lead single from their second album Want as well as their breakthrough
3OH!3
American pop rock band
at number four. Its lead single, "If I Lose Myself", peaked within the top ten in several countries, while the album's third single, "Counting Stars",
OneRepublic
American rapper (born 1998)
Billboard Hot 100. Upon signing with RCA Records, it was issued as the lead single for her debut studio album Queen of da Souf (2020), which performed moderately
Latto
South Korean girl group
June 18, 2014, with their first extended play (EP) Hello, featuring the lead single "Mr. Ambiguous". Their debut was considered by critics as one of the
Mamamoo
2018, with its lead single, "Dancing", a top-forty single in the UK. In 2020, her fifteenth studio album, Disco was led by the single "Say Something"
Kylie Minogue singles discography
Kylie_Minogue_singles_discography
American record executive, television presenter and musician (born 1956)
albums in the early 1980s. Zucchero and Jackson presented the album's lead single "Donne" at the 35th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival. In 1985, Keith
Randy_Jackson
South Korean boy band
music show with the album's lead single, "Pretty U". Love & Letter was later re-released on July 4 with the lead single "Very Nice". Promotions were
Seventeen_(South_Korean_band)
South Korean singer and actress (born 1995)
debut single album Me, which became the best-selling album by a Korean female soloist and the first to sell over a million copies. Its lead single "Flower"
Jisoo
South Korean singer and songwriter (born 1995)
María, which charted at number five in her home country, while its lead single "María" peaked at number two on the Gaon Chart, earning her a Golden
Hwasa
South Korean rock band
released with the lead single "You Were Beautiful" and the sidetrack "My Day" on February 6. Their third monthly single with the lead single "How Can I Say"
Day6
South Korean girl group
their first studio album Twicetagram and its lead single "Likey" in 2017. With the release of their single "Feel Special" in 2019, Twice became the third
Twice
2019 single by Julia Michaels featuring Niall Horan
and RKCB. It was sent to Australian radio on March 29, 2019, as the lead single from the EP and was the second most added song days after its release
What_a_Time
American singer-songwriter (born 1977)
and reached its peak of No. 46 in August. Originally slated as the lead single to an upcoming second album, "His Kind of Money" was instead included
Eric_Church
South Korean girl group
K-pop girl group on the US Billboard 200 chart at number 20, while its lead single peaked at number two in South Korea. In July 2022, Aespa released their
Aespa
American singer-songwriter (born 1992)
March 30, 2018, Kelly released the single "Help Us to Love" featuring the HamilTones, which served as the lead single to her second studio album. On May
Tori_Kelly
South Korean girl group
music. Itzy debuted on February 12, 2019, with the single album It'z Different and its lead single "Dalla Dalla", which emerged as the best-performing
Itzy
South Korean musician (born 1996)
solo career by releasing his first EP Equal on June 29, 2020, with the lead single "Love Me Harder" (파랗게). In 2025, he achieved his first number-one on
Woodz
American rock band
guitarist. A day later on June, Trapt released the single "Who's Going Home with You Tonight?", the lead single from their then-upcoming studio album entitled
Trapt
American actress, singer and songwriter (born 1992)
of 2010. "Let's Be Friends" was released as the album's lead single on June 8, 2010. The single debuted and peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard Japan Hot
Emily_Osment
Turkish singer-songwriter (born 1972)
album, Yine Sensiz, in late 1992, with "Kıl Oldum" being chosen as its lead single. His second one, Aacayipsin, was released in 1994, while his third, Ölürüm
Tarkan_(singer)
2021 single by Duran Duran
released on 19 May 2021 as the lead single from their fifteenth studio album, Future Past (2021), and their 39th single overall. The song debuted and peaked
Invisible_(Duran_Duran_song)
South Korean girl group
which she was the female lead. On July 9, 2017, Red Velvet released their first summer EP, The Red Summer, with lead single "Red Flavor" (빨간 맛). The EP
Red_Velvet_(group)
American rock band
Sweat Sugar" in the UK) was the lead single. The album's second single, "The Middle", became the band's biggest single to date, reaching number 5 on the
Jimmy_Eat_World
American rock band
of Jupiter contained the lead single—the RIAA Diamond-certified international hit "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)". The single won two Grammy Awards in 2002
Train_(band)
South Korean sibling duo
sibling duo reached greater career heights with Sailing (2019) and its lead single "How Can I Love the Heartbreak, You're the One I Love", which not only
AKMU
American rapper (born 1999)
Elliot Grainge's 10K Projects and entered the Billboard 200, while its lead single, "Love Scars" received double platinum certification by the Recording
Trippie_Redd
American actress and singer (born 1992)
two in the UK. Rare was supported by the lead single "Lose You to Love Me", followed by the promotional single "Look at Her Now". "Lose You to Love Me"
Selena_Gomez
2008 single by Miranda Lambert
"Gunpowder & Lead" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Miranda Lambert. It was released in January 2008 as the third single from
Gunpowder_&_Lead
British jazz and funk band
certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The album's lead single "Dream On Dreamer" charted in the top 20 in several different countries
The_Brand_New_Heavies
Scottish alternative rock band
Conversation. In February 2017, they released "Let's Work It Out" as the lead single from their ninth album, Jump on Board (2017), which peaked within the
Texas_(band)
South Korean boy group
managed by One Hundred. The group debuted on December 6, 2017, with the lead single "Boy" from the extended play (EP) The First. The group consists of ten
The_Boyz_(South_Korean_band)
Organolead compound
Tetraethyllead (commonly styled tetraethyl lead), abbreviated TEL, is an organolead compound with the formula Pb(C2H5)4. It was widely used as a fuel additive
Tetraethyllead
2014 promotional single by Michael Jackson
the project's lead single. However, that did not end up being the case, with "Love Never Felt So Good" going on to be the lead single instead. In June
Chicago (Michael Jackson song)
Chicago_(Michael_Jackson_song)
Rechargeable battery type often used in motor vehicles
three-stage charging procedure for lead–acid batteries. A lead–acid battery's nominal voltage is 2.1 V for each cell. For a single cell, the voltage can range
Lead–acid_battery
American rock band
sixth and latest effort, titled Push and Shove (2012), and released its lead single "Settle Down". The band has sold over 33 million records worldwide. The
No_Doubt
British actress and musician (born 1984)
lead singer and accordionist of Molotov Jukebox. The band released their debut album Carnival Flower (2014), in Spring 2014, featuring their single "Neon
Natalia_Tena
Recordings by Canadian singer
the release of its lead single, "Baby". The song became an international hit, and is one of the highest-certified digital single of all time. It reached
Justin_Bieber_discography
English alternative rock band
Best of Keane (2013). They returned in 2019 with "The Way I Feel", the lead single from their fifth studio album, Cause and Effect (2019). The band then
Keane_(band)
American indie rock band
American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band is composed of lead singer and primary songwriter Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi
The_Strokes
2025 single album by Hearts2Hearts
24, 2025, by SM Entertainment, containing two tracks, including the lead single of the same name. On February 3, 2023, SM Entertainment announced in
The_Chase_(single_album)
American contemporary R&B singer (born 1973)
top five-placing on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, while lead single "So I Can Have You Back" became his fourth number-one hit on the Adult
Joe_(singer)
1983 single by Rockwell
singer Rockwell, released by Motown in December 1983. Serving as the lead single from Rockwell's debut studio album of the same name, it features uncredited
Somebody's_Watching_Me
Poisoning caused by lead in the body
Lead poisoning, also known as plumbism and saturnism, is a type of metal poisoning caused by the presence of lead in the human body. Symptoms of lead
Lead_poisoning
American rock band (1972–1999; 2003–2020)
million copies and four successful singles. Its lead single, "Jump", was the band's only number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1985, Roth left the
Van_Halen
American R&B musical group
third single "I Still Love You" garnered the group another Top 5 R&B hit and a Top 20 on the Hot 100 charts. In 2000, the group released the lead single "Wifey"
Next_(American_group)
Love" was released as the lead single, written for Houston by La La and produced by Kashif, becoming Houston's first top ten single. The final three singles
List of songs recorded by Whitney Houston
List_of_songs_recorded_by_Whitney_Houston
American television award
The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie is an award presented annually by the Academy of Television
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Primetime_Emmy_Award_for_Outstanding_Lead_Actor_in_a_Limited_or_Anthology_Series_or_Movie
American post-hardcore band
formed in 2005. It consists of lead guitarist Will Swan, drummer Matthew Mingus, harsh vocalist Jon Mess, and lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Andrew
Dance_Gavin_Dance
Canadian rapper and record producer (born 1989)
Intentions (2020), both debuted atop the Billboard 200. The latter album's lead single, "Turks" (with Gunna featuring Travis Scott), debuted at number 17 on
Nav_(rapper)
1976 single by Boston
Feeling" is a song by the American rock band Boston, released as the lead single from the band's 1976 debut album Boston by Epic Records in September
More_Than_a_Feeling
South Korean boy band
debut single album Feeling Sensation with lead single "Fanfare" was released on October 5, 2016. The single debuted at No. 8, and peaked at No. 6 on the
SF9
American rapper (born 1992)
signed with Alamo Records later that July. His 2020 single "Viral Moment" became his first song as a lead artist to enter the Billboard Hot 100, signaling
Lil_Durk
American singer (born 1982)
album, Rebellious Soul. On May 20, 2013, she released "V.S.O.P" as the lead single from her debut album Rebellious Soul. The song, produced by Pop & Oak
K._Michelle
American rock band
United States and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. The album's lead single, "No Surprise", became the band's fifth top 20 hit on the Hot 100. Their
Daughtry_(band)
American ska punk band
The latest, In the Wild, was released in 2022, along with the album's lead single, "Raised by Wolves". The three Bivona brothers met Aimee Allen, a solo
The_Interrupters_(band)
American singer (born 1968)
release of her debut self-titled album, Lalah Hathaway (1990). The album's lead single "Heaven Knows" peaked in the top-five on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop
Lalah_Hathaway
in 1997. Their debut studio album 'N SYNC (1997) was preceded by the lead single "I Want You Back", which entered the top five in New Zealand and the
NSYNC_discography
English pop and soul band
the famous Motown writing team of Holland–Dozier–Holland. The album's lead single "The Right Thing" was another international hit, charting in the top
Simply_Red
South Korean girl group
commercial success in the next year with their third EP, Snowflake, whose lead single "Rough" won first place on numerous music shows. They released their
GFriend
American pop duo
lead singer Amy as the winner of "Women Who Rock" 2012 contests. In March 2014, the duo released their debut album, Pulses. The album's lead single,
Karmin
Scottish singer-songwriter
Macdonald's second studio album, A Curious Thing, was released in 2010. Its lead single "Don't Tell Me That It's Over" peaked at number 45 on the UK Singles
Amy_Macdonald
South Korean girl group
August 19, 2018, with the extended play (EP) [+ +], supported by the lead single "Favorite" and the title track "Hi High". The group debut was preceded
Loona
2025 single album by Shinee
Jonghyun, who died in 2017. It consists of two tracks, including the lead single, "Poet | Artist", which was written by Jonghyun prior to his death. Shinee
Poet_Artist_(single_album)
American singer-songwriter (born 1991)
Annual Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year. "Marvin Gaye" served as lead single for Puth's debut studio album, Nine Track Mind (2016), which, despite
Charlie_Puth
American country singer (born 1977)
Aldean released his seventh single titled "She's Country" on December 1, 2008. This song serves as the lead-off single from his third album Wide Open
Jason_Aldean
English pop group
The lead single "Why Can't I Wake Up with You" had narrowly missed the top spot in the UK peaking at number two and the sixth and final single "Love
Take_That
American singer-songwriter (born 1985)
prominence with her debut studio album, Goodies (2004). Its namesake lead single (featuring Petey Pablo) peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, while the
Ciara
2003 single by DMX
rapper DMX, released as the lead single from his 2003 studio album Grand Champ. AllMusic stated "The anthemic lead single, 'Where the Hood At,' is precisely
Where_the_Hood_At?
American singer-songwriter (born 1973)
album's lead single, "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance", became a top-ten R&B hit and peaked at number fifty on the US Billboard Hot 100. The single "No 1/2
Shanice
American singer (born 1953)
album's lead single which prominently featured The Tons, peaked at number one on Billboard Dance chart and became their first number-one single on that
Martha_Wash
1983 single by Van Halen
released in December 1983 as the lead single of their sixth studio album, 1984. It is Van Halen's most successful single, reaching number 1 on the US Billboard
Jump_(Van_Halen_song)
American rapper and singer (born 1994 or 1995)
attention following the release of their 2016 debut single "Money Longer". The song served as lead single for their third mixtape Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World
Lil_Uzi_Vert
South Korean girl group
their single album was announced to be Star to a Young Culture, with the lead single "So Bad". The teaser schedule was released the same day. The single album
STAYC
German singer (born 1962)
remarkable international success as was its lead single, "Don't Be Aggressive". However, the second single, "I Need Love", was her first since 1984 to
Sandra_(singer)
English rock band
having two prior single releases with debut single "Processed Beats" and lead single "Reason Is Treason", it was their third single release "Club Foot"
Kasabian
American rapper (born 1994)
the former of which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 entry with its lead single, "My Dawg." He signed with Quality Control Music, an imprint of Motown
Lil_Baby
American rock band
is best known for their 2006 major-label debut Don't You Fake It. Its lead single "Face Down" became their biggest success, and "False Pretense" and "Your
The_Red_Jumpsuit_Apparatus
South Korean girl group
their first digital single album The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Snowy Night with "Snowy Night" as the lead single. The single is the group's first
Billlie
American singer
in the United States. The album's lead single "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)", which features Jones on lead vocals, peaked at number two on the
Maxine_Jones
2024 single album by Kiss of Life
Entertainment on April 3, 2024, and contains two tracks, including the lead single of the same name. On March 12, 2024, the group released three motion
Midas_Touch_(single_album)
Artist discography
mixtapes, three extended plays, and 26 singles as a lead artist. In 2019, Latto released the debut single "Bitch from da Souf", which became her first entry
Latto_discography
American singer (born 1982)
Beach House EP (2014). Its lead single, "Paranoid" (featuring B.o.B), marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist—peaking within the
Ty_Dolla_Sign
2023 single album by NewJeans
is the first single album by South Korean girl group NewJeans. It was released on January 2, 2023, by ADOR. It contains the lead single of the same name
OMG_(single_album)
American rapper (born 1993)
Lil Baby, Drip Harder (2018), peaked at number four on the chart. Its lead single, "Drip Too Hard" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, received
Gunna_(rapper)
1972 single by Seals & Crofts
track of their fourth studio album, and was released as the album's lead single in August 1972. The song reached No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart
Summer_Breeze_(song)
Norwegian synth-pop band
from Norway's nature, set in landscapes of northern Norway. The album's lead single, "I'm In", was released on 8 July 2022. A-ha performed two of the album's
A-ha
Irish rock band
along with it. The lead single, Man In The Arena, was inspired by a speech by Theodore Roosevelt. Current members Danny O'Donoghue – lead vocals, piano, keyboards
The_Script
1977 studio album by Queen
around the world. It has sold over 4 million copies in United States. Its lead single, "We Are the Champions", reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and
News_of_the_World_(album)
American singer and songwriter (born 1953)
Germany, and the Netherlands. Her fifth album was Tropico (1984), and its lead single "We Belong" reached the top 10 in several countries, including No. 5
Pat_Benatar
British singer (born 1984)
Albums Chart. The album's lead single, "Running", was released on 24 February 2012. "110%" was released as the album's second single on 13 April, peaking at
Jessie_Ware
Australian indie rock band
the ARIA Albums Chart and into the top 30 on the UK Albums Chart. Its lead single, "Sweet Disposition", peaked in the top 10 on the Belgian, Irish and
The_Temper_Trap
American country singer-songwriter and producer (born 1986)
three. The album's third single was "Love Someone". On April 17, 2020, Eldredge released the single "Gabrielle", the lead single off his fifth studio album
Brett_Eldredge
American hip-hop duo
performed a snippet of their then to be lead single "I Don't Mind", with lack of enthusiasm from the audience. The single and video release of I Don't Mind
Rae_Sremmurd
British musical collective
Daddae, Aitch B, and Jazzie Q. They released their first single, "Fairplay", with Rose Windross on lead vocals, recorded at the Africa Centre. where the collective
Soul_II_Soul
American alternative rock band
October 31 as the lead single for the album, seeing limited success at alternative and modern rock radio. The album's second single, "Awakening", was
Switchfoot
LEAD SINGLE
LEAD SINGLE
Female
Greek
(Λήδα) Greek name LEDA means "woman." In mythology, this is the name of the mother of Kastor, Pollux and Helen.
Female
Hebrew
(לֵ×ָה) Hebrew name LEAH means "weary." In the bible, this is the name of Jacob's first wife. Compare with other forms of Leah.
Girl/Female
Bengali, Danish, Finnish, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Swedish, Telugu
Lead
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Devon)
English (chiefly Devon) : nickname for a thin or lean person, from Middle English lene ‘lean’ (Old English hlǣne).Irish : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Liatháin (see Lehane).Reduced form of Scottish McLean.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow, from Middle English mede ‘meadow’ (Old English mǣd).English : metonymic occupational name for a brewer or seller of mead (Old English meodu), an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of various places in northern France named with the Germanic element lÄr ‘clearing’.English : variant of Layer.English : nickname from Old English hlÄ“or ‘cheek’, ‘face’Irish : reduced Anglicization of Gaelic Mac Giolla Uidhir ‘son of the swarthy lad’ or ‘son of the servant of Odhar’, a byname from odhar (genitive uidhir) ‘dun-colored’, ‘weatherbeaten’. Compare McAleer.
Male
Hebrew
(×ֶלְעַד) Contracted form of Hebrew El'adah, ELAD means "whom God puts on."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Old English personal names Lēofa (masculine) and Lēofe (feminine) ‘dear’, ‘beloved’. These names were in part short forms of various compound names with this first element, in part independent affectionate bynames.English : apparently a topographic name for someone who lived in a densely foliated area, from Middle English lēaf ‘leaf’; a certain Robert Intheleaves is recorded in London in the 14th century.Americanized form of Swedish Lö(ö)f, Löv, an ornamental name from löv ‘leaf’.English translation of the Ashkenazic Jewish ornamental surname Blatt.
Female
English
 Old English name LEA means "meadow." Compare with another form of Lea.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish and Irish
Scottish and Irish : possibly a reduced and altered form of McLeish.English : see Lees 2.Americanized form of German Lasch.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from an Old English byname, Red, READ means "red-headed or ruddy-complexioned."Â
Female
English
 Variant spelling of Old English Lea, LEAH means "meadow." Compare with other forms of Leah.
Female
English
(Λήδα) Greek name LEDA means "woman." In mythology, this is the name of the mother of Castor, Pollux and Helen.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Leake.
Surname or Lastname
English, Spanish, and Portuguese
English, Spanish, and Portuguese : nickname for a loyal or trustworthy person, from Old French leial, Spanish and Portuguese leal ‘loyal’, ‘faithful (to obligations)’, Latin legalis, from lex, ‘law’, ‘obligation’ (genitive legis).
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Kent)
English (chiefly Kent) : from Middle English heved ‘head’, applied as a nickname for someone with some peculiarity or disproportion of the head, or a topographic name for someone who lived on a hill or at the head of a stream or valley. This surname has long been established in Ireland.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion, from Middle English re(a)d ‘red’.English : topographic name for someone who lived in a clearing, from an unattested Old English rīed, r̄d ‘woodland clearing’.English : Read in Lancashire, the name of which is a contracted form of Old English rǣghēafod, from rǣge ‘female roe deer’, ‘she-goat’ + hēafod ‘head(land)’; Rede in Suffolk, so called from Old English hrēod ‘reeds’; or Reed in Hertfordshire, so called from an Old English ryhð ‘brushwood’.English : A family called Read were established in America in the early 18th century by John Read, who was born in Dublin, sixth in descent from Sir Thomas Read of Berkshire, England. His son, George Read (1733–98), was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and as a lawyer helped frame the Constitution.
Female
Hebrew
 Variant spelling of Hebrew Leah, LEA means "weary." Compare with another form of Lea.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a metonymic nickname for a needy person, from Middle English ne(e)d ‘need’.Respelling of German Nied.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived near a loud, rushing stream, Old English hl̄de, or a habitational name from Lead in West Yorkshire, which is named from Old English lǣd ‘water course’ or Old English hlēda ‘ledge’.
LEAD SINGLE
LEAD SINGLE
Boy/Male
American, British, Christian, English, French, Irish, Swedish
Famous Spearman; Famous Warrior
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Telugu
Image; Creature; Artificial
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
The Perfect Winner
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Ranks; Praises
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Loving
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Intelligent
Surname or Lastname
German
German : patronymic from a variant of the personal name Blasius.German : probably a habitational name from a place called Blessing or Bläsing.English or Irish : unexplained.
Girl/Female
Indian
Gold
Female
Greek
(Ιάνθη) Greek name IANTHE means "violet flower." In mythology, this is the name of an ocean nymph.
Boy/Male
Tamil
One who spreads Joy, Joyous, Full of bliss
LEAD SINGLE
LEAD SINGLE
LEAD SINGLE
LEAD SINGLE
LEAD SINGLE
n.
A plummet or mass of lead, used in sounding at sea.
v. t.
To guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection; as, a father leads a child; a jockey leads a horse with a halter; a dog leads a blind man.
v. t.
To be at the head of; to put one's self at the head of; to lead; to direct; to act as leader to; as, to head an army, an expedition, or a riot.
n.
An article made of lead or an alloy of lead
a.
Still as death; motionless; inactive; useless; as, dead calm; a dead load or weight.
v. t.
To conduct or direct with authority; to have direction or charge of; as, to lead an army, an exploring party, or a search; to lead a political party.
v. t.
To tend or reach in a certain direction, or to a certain place; as, the path leads to the mill; gambling leads to other vices.
v. t.
To go or to be in advance of; to precede; hence, to be foremost or chief among; as, the big sloop led the fleet of yachts; the Guards led the attack; Demosthenes leads the orators of all ages.
imp. & p. p.
of Read
n.
Sheets or plates of lead used as a covering for roofs; hence, pl., a roof covered with lead sheets or terne plates.
imp. & p. p.
of Lead
v. t.
To place leads between the lines of; as, to lead a page; leaded matter.
n.
The act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction; as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another.
v. t.
To cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle.
n.
precedence; advance position; also, the measure of precedence; as, the white horse had the lead; a lead of a boat's length, or of half a second.
n.
A small cylinder of black lead or plumbago, used in pencils.
a.
Lacking spirit; dull; lusterless; cheerless; as, dead eye; dead fire; dead color, etc.
imp. & p. p.
of Lead.
v. t.
To begin a game, round, or trick, with; as, to lead trumps; the double five was led.
a.
Resembling lead.