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black lead

American

[led] / lɛd /

noun

Mineralogy.

graphite; plumbago.

black lead British

/ lɛd /

noun

another name for graphite

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Etymology

Origin of black lead

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

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ABC has cast its first black lead to front “The Bachelorette.”

From Los Angeles Times

At the forefront of that initiative was Lindsay, who at the time was the only black lead to have ever served on The Bachelorette.

From BBC

This current season is the first to feature a black lead.

From BBC

Even The Bachelor has named its first black lead.

From The Guardian

Mr. Batiste’s fingers will power the music in “Soul,” the first Pixar feature to center on a black lead, slated for a Nov. 20 release.

From New York Times

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