What does lead line mean?
Definitions for lead line
lɛdlead line
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Princeton's WordNet
lead line, sounding linenoun
(nautical) plumb line for determining depth
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lead line
A lead line is a type of line used in various fields with different meanings. 1. In music, a lead line refers to the main melody of a musical composition, often played by a single instrument. 2. In journalism and literature, a lead line (or lede) is the opening sentence or paragraph of a news article or story, typically designed to grab a reader’s attention. 3. In equine activities, a lead line is a long rope or strap attached to the halter of a horse or pony, used for leading or tethering the animal. 4. In maritime activities, a lead line is a weighted line used to take soundings of the depth of water. 5. In radiology, a lead line refers to certain lines seen in radiographs resulting from heavy metal poisoning, particularly lead poisoning. 6. In stage productions, a lead line refers to immediate directions given to the star of the show or play, either for dialogue or blocking. The context of usage determines the meaning of the lead line.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lead line in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lead line in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of lead line in a Sentence
The people of Flint have been waiting for action to remove lead tainted lines, on March 4, I was pleased that we pulled and replaced the first lead line. This investment from union pension funds means that we can move forward to remove more lead lines and renew Flint's infrastructure. I am very grateful to ULLICO (Union Labor Life Insurance Company) and AFT (American Federation of Teachers) for putting this idea crafted at the Clinton Global Initiative into action in our community.
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- ligne de plombFrench
- मुख्य पंक्तिHindi
- linha de chumboPortuguese
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