Dico+

nom

1 : an advantage held by a competitor in a race; "he took the lead at the last turn"

2 : the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine

3 : a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

4 : restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

5 : an actor who plays a principal role

verbe

1 : tend to or result in

2 : move ahead (of others) in time or space

3 : cause something to pass or lead somewhere

4 : lead, extend, or afford access

5 : be in charge of

6 : have as a result or residue

7 : preside over

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