blacklead

See also: black lead

English

Etymology

From black +‎ lead.

Pronunciation

Verb

blacklead (third-person singular simple present blackleads, present participle blackleading, simple past and past participle blackleaded)

  1. To cover, treat or polish with graphite

Noun

blacklead (countable and uncountable, plural blackleads)

  1. Alternative form of black lead.