lead Meaning | BeDict

noun

Blei

A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).

Examples :

"The plumber used lead pipes for the old house's water system. "

Der Klempner verwendete Bleirohre für die Wasserversorgung des alten Hauses.

noun

Lotblei

A plummet or mass of lead attached to a line, used in sounding depth at sea or to estimate velocity in knots.

Examples :

"The captain used the lead to measure the depth of the harbor. "

Der Kapitän benutzte das Lotblei, um die Tiefe des Hafens zu messen.

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noun

Stegsatz, Blindmaterial

A thin strip of type metal, used to separate lines of type in printing.

Examples :

"The printer used a lead to space the lines of the school newspaper article. "

Der Drucker verwendete Stegsatz, um die Zeilen des Schulzeitungsartikels zu trennen.

type material writing essential

noun

Zeilenabstand

Vertical space in advance of a row or between rows of text. Also known as leading.

Examples :

"This copy has too much lead; I prefer less space between the lines."

Dieser Text hat zu viel Zeilenabstand; ich bevorzuge weniger Platz zwischen den Zeilen.

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noun

Bleiplatten, Bleche

Sheets or plates of lead used as a covering for roofs.

Examples :

"The old house needed new lead to protect its roof from the rain. "

Das alte Haus brauchte neue Bleiplatten, um sein Dach vor dem Regen zu schützen.

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noun

Bleidächer

(plural leads) A roof covered with lead sheets or terne plates.

Examples :

"The old church's lead had been damaged by the storm, and repairs were needed. "

Das Bleidach der alten Kirche war durch den Sturm beschädigt worden, und Reparaturen waren erforderlich.

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noun

Bleistiftmine

A thin cylinder of black lead or plumbago (graphite) used in pencils.

Examples :

"My son uses a sharp lead to write his homework assignments. "

Mein Sohn benutzt eine spitze Bleistiftmine, um seine Hausaufgaben zu schreiben.

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noun

Geschosse, Munition

Bullets; ammunition.

Examples :

"They pumped him full of lead."

Sie pumpten ihn mit Geschossen voll.

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verb

Mit Blei bedecken, verbleien

To cover, fill, or affect with lead

Examples :

"continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle."

Dauerfeuer verbleit die Züge eines Gewehrs.

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verb

Zeilenabstand einfügen

To place leads between the lines of.

Examples :

"leaded matter"

Zeilenabstand einfügen.

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noun

Führung, Leitung

The act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction, course

Examples :

"to be under the lead of another"

Unter der Führung eines anderen stehen.

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noun

Vorsprung, Führung

Precedence; advance position; also, the measure of precedence; the state of being ahead in a race; the highest score in a game in an incomplete game.

Examples :

"She lost the lead."

Sie verlor ihren Vorsprung.

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noun

Leitung, Kabel

An insulated metallic wire for electrical devices and equipment.

Examples :

"The electrician carefully connected the new lead to the lamp. "

Der Elektriker schloss das neue Kabel vorsichtig an die Lampe an.

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noun

Vorsprung

The situation where a runner steps away from a base while waiting for the pitch to be thrown.

Examples :

"The runner took his lead from first."

Der Läufer nahm seinen Vorsprung von der ersten Base.

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noun

Vorsprung, Führung

The act or right of playing first in a game or round; the card suit, or piece, so played

Examples :

"your partner has the lead"

Ihr Partner hat den Vorsprung.

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noun

Hauptrolle

The main role in a play or film; the lead role.

Examples :

"In the school play, Emily was cast in the lead. "

In dem Schultheaterstück wurde Emily in der Hauptrolle besetzt.

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noun

Hauptdarsteller

The actor who plays the main role; lead actor.

Examples :

"The lead in the school play was a talented student named Emily. "

Der Hauptdarsteller in dem Schultheaterstück war ein talentierter Schüler namens Emily.

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noun

Fahrrinne, Wasserstraße

A channel of open water in an ice field.

Examples :

"The skiers used the icy lead to cross the frozen lake. "

Die Skifahrer nutzten die eisige Fahrrinne, um den gefrorenen See zu überqueren.

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noun

Ader, Erzgang

A lode.

Examples :

"The miners found a rich lead of silver ore, promising a large profit. "

Die Bergleute fanden eine reiche Silbererzader, die einen großen Gewinn versprach.

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noun

Leine, Führung

The course of a rope from end to end.

Examples :

"The lead of the kite string was frayed, so the kite wouldn't fly straight. "

Die Leine der Drachenschnur war ausgefranst, sodass der Drachen nicht geradeaus flog.

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noun

Leine

A rope, leather strap, or similar device with which to lead an animal; a leash

Examples :

"The dog owner held the lead tightly, preventing the dog from running into the street. "

Der Hundebesitzer hielt die Leine fest, um zu verhindern, dass der Hund auf die Straße rennt.

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noun

Vorlauf

In a steam engine, the width of port opening which is uncovered by the valve, for the admission or release of steam, at the instant when the piston is at end of its stroke.

Examples :

"Usage note: When used alone it means outside lead, or lead for the admission of steam. Inside lead refers to the release or exhaust."

Anmerkung zur Verwendung: Allein verwendet bedeutet es Außen-Vorlauf oder Vorlauf für die Dampfzufuhr. Innen-Vorlauf bezieht sich auf die Freigabe oder den Auspuff.

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noun

Ladekabel

Charging lead.

Examples :

"The car battery needed new charging lead. "

Die Autobatterie brauchte ein neues Ladekabel.

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noun

Entfernung, Transportentfernung

The distance of haul, as from a cutting to an embankment.

Examples :

"The lead from the school's construction site to the new playground is quite long. "

Die Transportentfernung von der Baustelle der Schule zum neuen Spielplatz ist recht lang.

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noun

Eingriff

The action of a tooth, such as a tooth of a wheel, in impelling another tooth or a pallet.

Examples :

"The lead of the gears in the antique clockwork mechanism precisely guided the movement of the hands. "

Der Eingriff der Zahnräder in dem antiken Uhrwerkmechanismus steuerte präzise die Bewegung der Zeiger.

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noun

Unverfolgte Hypothese

Hypothesis that has not been pursued

Examples :

"The investigation stalled when all leads turned out to be dead ends."

Die Ermittlungen stockten, als sich alle unverfolgten Hypothesen als Sackgassen erwiesen.

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noun

Hinweis, Spur

Information obtained by a detective or police officer that allows him or her to discover further details about a crime or incident.

Examples :

"The police have a couple of leads they will follow to solve the case."

Die Polizei hat ein paar Spuren, denen sie folgen wird, um den Fall zu lösen.

police info essential

noun

Interessent, Kontakt

Potential opportunity for a sale or transaction, a potential customer.

Examples :

"Joe is a great addition to our sales team, he has numerous leads in the paper industry."

Joe ist eine großartige Ergänzung für unser Verkaufsteam, er hat zahlreiche Interessenten in der Papierindustrie.

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noun

Hinweis, Anhaltspunkt

Information obtained by a news reporter about an issue or subject that allows him or her to discover more details.

Examples :

"The lead in the newspaper article about the school fundraiser gave the reporter a good starting point for finding out more about the event's costs. "

Der Hinweis in dem Zeitungsartikel über die Spendenaktion der Schule gab dem Reporter einen guten Ausgangspunkt, um mehr über die Kosten der Veranstaltung herauszufinden.

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noun

Der Spieler, der die ersten beiden Steine für ein Team wirft

The player who throws the first two rocks for a team.

Examples :

"The lead for the school's curling team threw the first two rocks. "

Der Lead des Curling-Teams der Schule warf die ersten beiden Steine.

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noun

Einleitung, Vorspann

(newspapers) A teaser; a lead-in; the start of a newspaper column, telling who, what, when, where, why and how. (Sometimes spelled as lede for this usage to avoid ambiguity.)

Examples :

"The newspaper article's lead stated that the school bake sale was a huge success. "

Die Einleitung des Zeitungsartikels besagte, dass der Kuchenverkauf der Schule ein großer Erfolg war.

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noun

Hauptnachricht, Schlagzeile

An important news story that appears on the front page of a newspaper or at the beginning of a news broadcast

Examples :

"The lead story in the school newspaper was about the upcoming talent show. "

Die Schlagzeile in der Schülerzeitung handelte von der bevorstehenden Talentshow.

media story essential

noun

Steigung

The axial distance a screw thread travels in one revolution. It is equal to the pitch times the number of starts.

Examples :

"The screw on the jar lid has a lead of 2 millimeters. "

Die Schraube am Deckel des Glases hat eine Steigung von 2 Millimetern.

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noun

Der Leiter, die Hauptstimme

In a barbershop quartet, the person who sings the melody, usually the second tenor

Examples :

"The lead singer in our barbershop quartet is a friendly second tenor. "

Der Leiter in unserem Barbershop-Quartett ist ein freundlicher zweiter Tenor.

"The lead singer in our barbershop quartet is a friendly second-tenor. "

Der Leiter in unserem Barbershop-Quartett ist ein freundlicher zweiter Tenor.

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noun

Vorgabe, Führung

The announcement by one voice part of a theme to be repeated by the other parts.

Examples :

"The soprano's lead announced the theme for the chorus to sing. "

Die Vorgabe der Sopranistin kündigte das Thema für den Chor an.

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noun

Einsatz, Thema

A mark or a short passage in one voice part, as of a canon, serving as a cue for the entrance of others.

Examples :

"The lead in the choir music indicated when the alto voices should begin singing. "

Der Einsatz in der Chormusik zeigte an, wann die Altstimmen zu singen beginnen sollten.

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noun

Vorauseilung

The excess above a right angle in the angle between two consecutive cranks, as of a compound engine, on the same shaft.

Examples :

"The lead between the two cranks on the washing machine's motor was too large, causing the machine to vibrate excessively. "

Die Vorauseilung zwischen den beiden Kurbeln am Motor der Waschmaschine war zu groß, wodurch die Maschine übermäßig vibrierte.

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noun

Der Winkel zwischen der Verbindungslinie der Bürsten einer Gleichstromdynamo und dem Durchmesser, der symmetrisch zwischen den Polen liegt

The angle between the line joining the brushes of a continuous-current dynamo and the diameter symmetrical between the poles.

Examples :

"The electrician carefully measured the lead of the generator to ensure proper alignment with the magnetic poles. "

Der Elektriker maß sorgfältig den Winkel des Generators, um die richtige Ausrichtung mit den Magnetpolen sicherzustellen.

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noun

Phasenverschiebung

The advance of the current phase in an alternating circuit beyond that of the electromotive force producing it.

Examples :

"The AC current in the electrical outlet has a lead of 15 degrees compared to the voltage. "

Der Wechselstrom in der Steckdose hat eine Phasenverschiebung von 15 Grad im Vergleich zur Spannung.

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verb

Führen, leiten

(heading) To guide or conduct.

Examples :

"The teacher led the class on a field trip to the museum. "

Der Lehrer führte die Klasse auf einem Ausflug ins Museum.

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verb

Führen, leiten

To guide or conduct, as by accompanying, going before, showing, influencing, directing with authority, etc.; to have precedence or preeminence; to be first or chief; — used in most of the senses of the transitive verb.

Examples :

"The teacher led the class through the difficult math problem, explaining each step clearly. "

Der Lehrer führte die Klasse durch das schwierige Matheproblem und erklärte jeden Schritt deutlich.

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verb

Führen, anführen

(heading) To begin, to be ahead.

Examples :

"The teacher will lead the class discussion today. "

Der Lehrer wird heute die Klassendiskussion leiten.

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verb

Führen, veranlassen

To draw or direct by influence, whether good or bad; to prevail on; to induce; to entice; to allure

Examples :

"to lead someone to a righteous cause"

jemanden zu einer gerechten Sache veranlassen

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verb

Führen, leiten, gehen zu

To tend or reach in a certain direction, or to a certain place.

Examples :

"the path leads to the mill; gambling leads to other vices"

Der Pfad führt zur Mühle; Glücksspiel führt zu anderen Lastern.

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verb

Führen, veranlassen

To produce (with to).

Examples :

"The shock led to a change in his behaviour."

Der Schock führte zu einer Veränderung in seinem Verhalten.

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verb

Führen, leben

(transitive) To live or experience (a particular way of life).

Examples :

"My grandmother led a simple life, focusing on her family and gardening. "

Meine Großmutter führte ein einfaches Leben und konzentrierte sich auf ihre Familie und Gartenarbeit.

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adjective

Führend, vorderste

Foremost.

Examples :

"The contestants are all tied; no one has the lead position."

Die Teilnehmer liegen alle gleichauf; niemand hat die Führungsposition.

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adjective

Haupt-, wichtigste

Main, principal

Examples :

"lead trumpet"

Haupttrompete

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Meanings

Blei

Examples :

"The plumber used lead pipes for the old house's water system. "

Der Klempner verwendete Bleirohre für die Wasserversorgung des alten Hauses.

Lotblei

Examples :

"The captain used the lead to measure the depth of the harbor. "

Der Kapitän benutzte das Lotblei, um die Tiefe des Hafens zu messen.

Stegsatz, Blindmaterial

Examples :

"The printer used a lead to space the lines of the school newspaper article. "

Der Drucker verwendete Stegsatz, um die Zeilen des Schulzeitungsartikels zu trennen.

Zeilenabstand

Examples :

"This copy has too much lead; I prefer less space between the lines."

Dieser Text hat zu viel Zeilenabstand; ich bevorzuge weniger Platz zwischen den Zeilen.

Bleiplatten, Bleche

Examples :

"The old house needed new lead to protect its roof from the rain. "

Das alte Haus brauchte neue Bleiplatten, um sein Dach vor dem Regen zu schützen.

Bleidächer

Examples :

"The old church's lead had been damaged by the storm, and repairs were needed. "

Das Bleidach der alten Kirche war durch den Sturm beschädigt worden, und Reparaturen waren erforderlich.

Bleistiftmine

Examples :

"My son uses a sharp lead to write his homework assignments. "

Mein Sohn benutzt eine spitze Bleistiftmine, um seine Hausaufgaben zu schreiben.

Geschosse, Munition

Examples :

"They pumped him full of lead."

Sie pumpten ihn mit Geschossen voll.

Mit Blei bedecken, verbleien

Examples :

"continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle."

Dauerfeuer verbleit die Züge eines Gewehrs.

Zeilenabstand einfügen

Examples :

"leaded matter"

Zeilenabstand einfügen.

Führung, Leitung

Examples :

"to be under the lead of another"

Unter der Führung eines anderen stehen.

Vorsprung, Führung

Examples :

"She lost the lead."

Sie verlor ihren Vorsprung.

Leitung, Kabel

Examples :

"The electrician carefully connected the new lead to the lamp. "

Der Elektriker schloss das neue Kabel vorsichtig an die Lampe an.

Vorsprung

Examples :

"The runner took his lead from first."

Der Läufer nahm seinen Vorsprung von der ersten Base.

Vorsprung, Führung

Examples :

"your partner has the lead"

Ihr Partner hat den Vorsprung.

Hauptrolle

Examples :

"In the school play, Emily was cast in the lead. "

In dem Schultheaterstück wurde Emily in der Hauptrolle besetzt.

Hauptdarsteller

Examples :

"The lead in the school play was a talented student named Emily. "

Der Hauptdarsteller in dem Schultheaterstück war ein talentierter Schüler namens Emily.

Fahrrinne, Wasserstraße

Examples :

"The skiers used the icy lead to cross the frozen lake. "

Die Skifahrer nutzten die eisige Fahrrinne, um den gefrorenen See zu überqueren.

Ader, Erzgang

Examples :

"The miners found a rich lead of silver ore, promising a large profit. "

Die Bergleute fanden eine reiche Silbererzader, die einen großen Gewinn versprach.

Leine, Führung

Examples :

"The lead of the kite string was frayed, so the kite wouldn't fly straight. "