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lay¹	to place, put, or spread (something long or flat) over a surface. [6 definitions]
lay³	past tense of "lie²."
layer	a thickness of something that is spread over a surface. [3 definitions]
layoff	the act of putting a person or group of people out of work.
lazy	not willing to give much effort or to work. [2 definitions]
lb.	abbreviation of "pound" or "pounds."
lead¹	to give direction to; show the way to; guide. [13 definitions]
lead²	a heavy, soft gray metal that is one of the chemical elements. Because it is very heavy and dense, lead is useful for making things such as weights, shot, and shields that protect against radiation. (symbol: Pb) [2 definitions]
lead a dog's life	to have a life that is unhappy and filled with trouble.
leader	one that leads or guides.
leadership	ability or skill as a leader. [3 definitions]
leaf	one of the usually green, flat parts of a plant or tree that grows from the stem or branch. [5 definitions]
leaflet	a printed piece of paper that is usually given to people free of charge. It contains information or advertisements and is often folded. [2 definitions]
league¹	a number of countries, groups, or people joined together for a common cause. [2 definitions]
league²	a unit of length equal to about 3 miles or 4.8 kilometers.
leak	an opening or crack that lets something pass out or in by accident. [5 definitions]
leaky	letting gas, water, or odors escape.
lean¹	to bend or slant. [4 definitions]
lean²	having little extra fat on the body. [2 definitions]
lean over backward	to work extremely and unusually hard.
lean-to	a shelter that has one side that slopes up and serves as both a wall and a roof. The sloping side is supported by something like logs or posts. A lean-to is often open on the other ends or sides.

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