| 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] |
| lean2 |
of humans and animals, having little extra fat on the body. [5 definitions] |
| lean over backward |
to make unusually great efforts, as to ensure fairness or to please someone. |
| lean-to |
a crude shelter with one sloping side which also serves as the roof, supported at the high end by trees, posts, or other upright members, and often open on the other ends or sides. |