double-leaded
Adjective (Printing): "double-leaded" describes type that is set with extra space between lines, typically equivalent to the height of a line of type, creating a more open and readable layout. This spacing is achieved by inserting additional leads (thin strips of metal) between lines of type.
- (The text was printed with generous line spacing.)
- (The spacing facilitates handwriting in the margins.)
- (The book used wide line spacing for aesthetic effect.)
"to set double-leaded": to arrange printed text with double line spacing.
- The typesetter was instructed to set the entire document double-leaded. (The text was formatted with extra space between lines.)
"double-leaded proof": a preliminary print of a document with double line spacing for proofreading.
- The editor requested a double-leaded proof to mark corrections clearly. (A proof with wide spacing for notes.)
Lead (n): a thin strip of metal used to create space between lines of type.
- The printer inserted a lead between each line of text. (A spacer for line spacing.)
Leaded (adj): set with additional spacing between lines (not necessarily double).
- The page was leaded to improve readability. (Extra space was added.)
Single-leaded (adj): set with standard or minimal line spacing.
- The single-leaded text looked dense and compact. (Tight line spacing.)
Double-spaced: having twice the usual space between lines of text (common in modern word processing).
- The essay was double-spaced as per the teacher's instructions. (Lines were separated by a full blank line.)
Wide-spaced: having generous gaps between lines.
- The wide-spaced layout made the text easier to read. (Large line spacing.)
"Lead in": a phrase meaning to introduce or prepare for something (unrelated to printing leads).
- The opening paragraph leads in to the main argument. (Introduces the topic.)
"Take the lead": to assume a position of guidance or precedence (unrelated to printing).
- She took the lead in organizing the event. (Became the leader.)