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lead-in

/ˌli ˈdɪn/
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Definitions of lead-in
  1. noun
    the introductory section of a story
    synonyms: lead, lede
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    type of:
    section, subdivision
    a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
  2. noun
    wire connecting an antenna to a receiver or a transmitter to a transmission line
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    type of:
    conducting wire, wire
    a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
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