lead
Meaning
Lead is a type of metal that is heavy and soft, often used in batteries and other products.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "lead" (the metal) with "lead" (to guide or direct).
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
works
at
a
small
recycling
center
and
today
he
opened
an
old
box
of
parts
.
He
found
some
pieces
that
looked
dark
and
heavy
,
and
his
coworker
said
they
were
probably
made
of
lead
.
They
read
a
small
label
which
explained
that
lead
is
a
soft
metal
often
used
in
batteries
and
pipes
.
Because
the
metal
can
be
harmful
,
they
decided
to
put
the
pieces
in
a
safe
box
and
tell
their
manager
.
If
items
have
lead
,
workers
must
wear
gloves
and
take
them
to
a
special
place
for
recycling
.
Common Phrases
lead pencil
lead pipe
lead singer
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