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L is for Lead (Metal)

Lead is a soft metal that is usually dull grey. It is the heaviest stable metal. It has a relatively low melting point.
Lead is used in batteries, bullets, solder, pewter and radiation shields.
Lead is a heavy metal like mercury and can accumulate in the body and cause poisoning. Lead poisoning was common in ancient times.

L is for Lead (Tack)

A lead is a rope that you attach to the collar or other harness of an animal so you can lead them around.
People take their dogs for walks on a lead.
You may also be interested in the heavy metal lead.

L is for Lead (Verb)

You lead someone or something when you take them somewhere. People usually lead animals by holding one end of a rope that is tied to the animal.
The opposite of lead is follow.