noun suggestion; hint; example.
2. leading ·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of lead.
3. leading ·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of lead.
4. leading ·noun the act of guiding, directing, governing, or enticing; guidance.
5. leading ·adj guiding; directing; controlling; foremost; as, a leading motive; a leading man; a leading example.