(electronics, chiefly attributive) An electrical component with two leads (wires) extending out in opposite directions (along a single axis).

plural of axial lead

(idiomatic) A situation in which an unqualified person is attempting to guide, advise, or train others.

(US, slang) A cinch; something very easy.

(idiomatic, dated) To go faster; to hurry up

(chemistry) Alternative form of tetraethyl lead

(inorganic chemistry) An industrial method for the production of sulphuric acid

To waste somebody's time in an elaborately circuitous manner.

(boxing) To leave one's chin unprotected. / (idiomatic) To behave without caution; to make oneself vulnerable.

plural of lead-pipe cinch