HyperDic: lead-in

English > 2 senses of the word lead-in:
NOUNcommunicationlead-in, lead, ledethe introductory section of a story
artifactlead-inwire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
English > lead-in: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe introductory section of a story.
Example"it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter"
Synonymslead, lede
Part ofnews article, news story, newspaper articleAn article reporting news
Broadersection, subdivisionA self-contained part of a larger / larger composition / composition (written or musical)
Spanishlede
Catalanlede
English > lead-in: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningwire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line.
Broaderwire, conducting wireA metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
Spanishcable de entrada

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