In some cases, the lead is pronounced as /led/ when it's used as

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3lead Listen to audio/ˈlɛd/ noun

plural leads

 
1 [noncount] : a heavy and soft metal that has a gray color
▪ a pipe made of lead — often used before another noun ▪ a lead pipe ▪ lead crystal [=glass made with lead in it] ▪ lead poisoning [=poisoning from eating, drinking, or touching something with lead in it] ▪ lead-free gasoline [=gasoline that does not contain lead]
 
2 : a thin stick of dark material used in pencils to make marks [noncount] ▪ a pencil with black lead ▪ a lead pencil [count] ▪ pencils with broken leads
 
3 [noncount] chiefly US, informal : bullets
▪ They shot him full of lead.
get the lead out
US, informal : to begin going or moving more quickly
▪ Get the lead out! If we don't leave in five minutes we'll be late for the movie!
go over/down like a lead balloon
 
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