| learn the ropes |
(informal) to be or become acquainted with the techniques or procedures pertinent to a particular situation, organization, or the like. |
| lease |
a contract or agreement for the occupancy or use of one party's property by another for a specified period of time and in exchange for monetary or other compensation; rental agreement. [5 definitions] |
| leasehold |
the holding of a property by lease, or the property so held. |
| leash |
a length of leather, chain, rope, or the like, attached to the collar of an animal in order to lead it or keep it under control. [3 definitions] |
| least |
superlative of "little." [5 definitions] |
| least common denominator |
the smallest number that two or more fractions share as a common denominator; lowest common denominator. |
| least common multiple |
the smallest number into which each of two or more whole numbers is exactly divisible. |
| leastwise |
(informal) at any rate; at least; anyway. |
| leather |
the tanned or preserved skin of an animal, usu. with the hair or fur removed. [5 definitions] |
| leatherback |
the largest living sea turtle, characterized by its leathery upper shell, which can reach a length of over eight feet. |
| leatherneck |
(slang) a United States marine. |
| leatherwood |
a shrub, native to North America, having tough, flexible bark and bearing yellow flowers. |
| leathery |
similar to leather in appearance or texture; weathered. |
| leave1 |
to depart or go away from. [10 definitions] |
| leave2 |
permission. [3 definitions] |
| leave3 |
to grow leaves, as a tree. |
| leave alone |
to allow or cause to be apart from or undisturbed by others. [2 definitions] |
| leave behind |
to leave or go ahead without bringing (something or someone). [2 definitions] |
| leaved |
having a leaf, leaves, or a particular kind or number of leaves (usu. used in combination). |
| leave in the lurch |
to abandon (someone) in an embarrassing or difficult position. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. [4 definitions] |