somebody or something that ranks first, precedes others, or holds a principal position
a person with commanding authority or influence
the principal officer of a political party, trade union, etc
the leader of the opposition
Brit either of two government ministers in charge of initiating business in Parliament
the Leader of the House of Commons
somebody who guides or inspires others
a spiritual leader
the principal first violinist of an orchestra
NAmer the conductor of an orchestra
Brit a newspaper editorial; a leading article
(in pl) in printing, dots or dashes used to lead the eye horizontally, e.g. across a table
a blank section at the beginning or end of a reel of film or recording tape
a main or end shoot of a plant
a short length of material for attaching the end of a fishing line to a lure or hook
a horse or dog placed in advance of the other or others of a pair or team