lead-in

[leed-in]

lead-in

[leed-in]
noun
1.
something that leads in or introduces; introduction; opening.
2.
Radio, Television.
a.
the connection between an antenna and a transmitter or receiving set.
b.
the portion of a program or script that precedes or introduces a commercial.
adjective
3.
(of a conductor) carrying input to an electric or electronic device or circuit, especially from an antenna.

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Lead-in is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

Origin:
1910–15; noun, adj. use of verb phrase lead in
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lead-in (ˈliːdˌɪn)
 
n
1.  a.  an introduction to a subject
 b.  (as modifier): a lead-in announcement
2.  the connection between a radio transmitter, receiver, etc, and the aerial or transmission line

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