English Words Starting With L

• leaden

  adjectiveverb-transitiveC1-C2
  /ˈlɛd(ə)n/Made of or resembling lead; heavy and inert.
• leader

  nounHigh
  /ˈliːdə(r)/A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or activity.
• leader block

  nounC1/C2 (Specialized)
  /ˈliːdə blɒk/A block in blockchain technology that is selected to propose the next block in the chain, typically in proof-of-stake or delegated proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms.
• leader board

  nounB1
  /ˈliː.də ˌbɔːd/A displayed list showing the current ranking of competitors, typically in a competition or game.
• leader cable

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˈliːdə ˈkeɪbəl/A guide wire or signal-conducting cable that allows a vehicle (especially an unmanned one) or a machine to follow a pre-determined path automatically.
• leader head

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˈliː.də ˌhɛd/The upper or front part of a fishing line that attaches to the fly.
• leaderboard

  nounB2
  /ˈliːdəbɔːd/A display board showing the ranking of competitors in a contest, especially in sports or games.
• leadership

  nounC1
  /ˈliːdəʃɪp/The position, function, or ability of a person (or group) to guide, direct, or influence others.
• leadfoot

  nounC1
  /ˈlɛdfʊt/A driver who operates a vehicle with a heavy foot on the accelerator; a fast, aggressive, or reckless driver.
• leading

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈliːdɪŋ/Having a position at the front, in charge, or most important.
• leading aircraftman

  nounLow
  /ˌliːdɪŋ ˈeəkrɑːftmən/A junior non-commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force, above aircraftman and below senior aircraftman.
• leading article

  nounC2
  /ˈliːdɪŋ ˈɑːtɪk(ə)l/A piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinion of the editor or publisher on a topical issue.
• leading block

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈliːdɪŋ blɒk/A fundamental, heavy component, often made of concrete, used as the initial anchor or base in a structure or system, most notably in cable-supported bridges.
• leading coefficient

  nounLow in general English; High in academic/mathematical contexts.
  /ˌliːdɪŋ ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/The constant factor of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.
• leading dog

  nounC1
  /ˈliːdɪŋ ˈdɒɡ/The primary dog in a dog sled team that runs at the front and sets the direction and pace.
• leading edge

  nounC1
  /ˌliːdɪŋ ˈedʒ/The foremost position in technological or methodological development; the cutting edge.
• leading indicators

  plural-nounC1-C2 (Professional/Academic)
  /ˌliːdɪŋ ˈɪndɪkeɪtəz/Statistical data points or measurable variables that change before the broader economy or market does, used to forecast future trends or events.
• leading lady

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌliːdɪŋ ˈleɪdi/The main or most important actress in a play, film, or other performance.
• leading light

  nounC1
  /ˌliː.dɪŋ ˈlaɪt/A person who is prominent, influential, or outstanding in a particular field or organization.
• leading man

  nounC1
  /ˌliːdɪŋ ˈmæn/The principal male actor in a play, film, or television production.

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