| lawn mower |
a machine with a rotary blade that cuts the grass of a lawn. |
| lawsuit |
a case prosecuted in a court of law. |
| lawyer |
one whose profession is to advise clients about legal matters and conduct lawsuits in court; attorney. |
| lay1 |
to place, put, or spread (something long or flat) over a surface. [13 definitions] |
| lay3 |
past tense of lie2. |
| layer |
a thickness of something that is spread over a surface. [5 definitions] |
| layoff |
the dismissal or temporary suspension of employees. [2 definitions] |
| lazy |
inclined to avoid effort or exertion. [3 definitions] |
| lb. |
abbreviation of "pound," or "pounds," a unit of weight equal to sixteen ounces or 453.592 grams in the avoirdupois weight system, and equal to twelve ounces or 373.242 grams in the apothecaries' and troy weight systems. |
| lead1 |
to conduct or give direction to; guide. [20 definitions] |
| lead2 |
a chemical element that has eighty-two protons in each nucleus and that occurs in pure form as a very dense, malleable bluish gray metal used in many applications requiring high density, such as radiation shielding, shot, and weights. (symbol: Pb) [10 definitions] |
| lead a dog's life |
to have a life of misery and trouble. |
| leader |
one that leads. [4 definitions] |
| leadership |
the abilities or qualities, such as confidence, courage, and sound judgement, that make one a leader. [3 definitions] |
| leaf |
one of the usu. green, flat parts of a plant that grow from the stem or branch and produce food by photosynthesis, or a similar growth or structure. [7 definitions] |
| leaflet |
a piece of paper, often folded, that contains printed information or advertisements and is usu. distributed free of charge. [3 definitions] |
| league1 |
an association or compact of nations, groups, or people, formally established to advance a common cause. [4 definitions] |
| league2 |
a unit of length equal to about three miles or 4.8 kilometers. [2 definitions] |
| leak |
an accidental opening or crack through which something, esp. a liquid or gas, can pass out or in. [10 definitions] |
| leaky |
letting gas, water, or odors leak in or out. [2 definitions] |
| lean1 |
to bend or incline. [7 definitions] |