A lead-in is a short phrase, usually five words or less, that starts off a photo caption in a newspaper, high school yearbook, magazine or other publication. Lead-ins (aka `kickers`) are used to catch the reader`s attention and `lead in` to the main caption. These phrases widely range from common phrases to song lyrics, and are written approp... Postcard image of the Oklahoma Governor`s Mansion, circa 1941. Published by now-defunct Mid-Continent News Company, who failed to copyright the image. Public domain. ...
Words, phrases or sentences which precede and 'set up' a following headline.
[n] - wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
A wire that connects an exterior or peripheral component to the main electronic device.
lede noun the introductory section of a story; `it was an amusing lead-in to a very serious matter` noun wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
A program that immediately precedes another program on the same station or network.
The program which immediately precedes the infomercial.