I. ˈledˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English leede lyne, from leede, leed lead + lyne, line line
1.
a. : sounding line
b. usually leadline : the lower line of a gillnet having lead or other weights at intervals to keep the bottom of the net submerged — compare corkline
2. : a dark line along the gums due to deposition of lead sulfide (as in chronic exposure to lead compounds or fumes)
II. ˈlēdˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: lead (II) + line
1. : a wire rope with an eye at each end used to anchor the snatch block in setting a lead in logging
2. : a line for leading a horse usually for excercise