Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Hard Lead.
Hard Lead - as a noun
A lead alloy that contains about 5% antimony
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antimonial leadHypernyms (Closely Related)
atomic number 82leadpbHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Unrefined lead that is hard because of the impurities it contains
Example Sentences
"He used a hard lead pencil to sketch the outline of the painting."
"The hard lead in his mechanical pencil broke while writing."
"The artist preferred using a hard lead for fine details in his drawings."
"I need to sharpen this hard lead to a fine point before I can use it."
"The hard lead in this pen provides a smooth writing experience."