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leadbelly
  • n  United States folk singer and composer (1885-1949)
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leaded gasoline
  • n  gasoline treated with a lead compound to reduce motor knocks
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leaded petrol
  • n  gasoline treated with a lead compound to reduce motor knocks
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leader
  • n  a person who rules or guides or inspires others
  • n  a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers
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leaders
  • n  the body of people who lead a group
    the national leadership adopted his plan
  • n  a person who rules or guides or inspires others
  • n  a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers
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leadership
  • n  the activity of leading
    his leadership inspired the team
  • n  the body of people who lead a group
    the national leadership adopted his plan
  • n  the status of a leader
    they challenged his leadership of the union
  • n  the ability to lead
    he believed that leadership can be taught
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leading indicator
  • n  one of 11 indicators for different sections of the economy; used by the Department of Commerce to predict economic trends in the near future
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leading question
  • n  a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination
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leadplant
  • n  shrub of sandy woodlands and stream banks of western United States having hoary pinnate flowers and dull-colored racemose flowers; thought to indicate the presence of lead ore
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