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noun
An introduction; something that leads into the beginning of something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A region of data at the beginning of a compact disc, holding the table of contents.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A short phrase that begins the caption of a photograph.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: journalism, media
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noun
wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: wire, conducting wire
noun
the introductory section of a story
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: lead, lede
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: section, subdivision
History
Deverbal from lead in.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
