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black lead

(lĕd)

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black lead

(lɛd)

(Elements & Compounds) another name for graphite

to colour or rub with black lead

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black lead - used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors

graphite, plumbago

pencil lead, lead - mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil

atomic number 6, carbon, C - an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds

pencil - graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication; "the words were scribbled in pencil"; "this artist's favorite medium is pencil"

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no!" said Martha, sitting up on her heels among her black lead brushes.

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That I knew, and so said nothing for a time, remaining a hostile though a silent critic, while we paced the cool black leads with our bare feet, softly as cats.

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Mastias maintained his supremacy in the third chukker as well, smashing in two more goals to further strengthen Master Paints Black lead to 7-3.

Master Paints Black lift National Open Polo trophy

As USA Today put it, "The first superhero movie to star a black lead character -- with Chadwick Boseman playing an African king, and director Ryan Coogler at the helm -- had its world premiere on Monday night in Hollywood."

As we prepare to celebrate 'Black Panther,' let's not forget 'Blade'

16, but anticipation is especially strong for the first superhero movie in years starring a black lead character.

'Black Panther' presales outpacing previous superhero movies

Newcastle East Griffins Black lead the way in Pool B and moved to 2-0 after a 42-14 success over Morpeth Grizzlies.

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It also has a Black Lead Grey decorative trim, door kick plates with the 'R-Line' lettering and a black headliner and colour-coordinated gear lever gaiter.