1.thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
2.the activity of leading;
his leadership inspired the team
3.indicating the most important performer or role;
the leading man
4.going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way;
we rode in the leading car
5.greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement;
our greatest statesmen
6.having the leading position or higher score in a contest;
he is ahead by a pawn
7.purposefully formulated to elicit a desired response;
a leading question