1. strips of lead used to hold pieces of glass together in stained glass windows
Usage: technical; architecture
2. guidance or direction provided by a leader
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The craftsman carefully installed the leadings between each piece of colored glass.
• The old church windows needed new leadings to hold the stained glass panels securely.
• She followed the leadings of her mentor throughout her career.
• The team appreciated the clear leadings from their supervisor.
• Traditional stained glass work requires skill in shaping leadings.
• The leadings in the medieval window had deteriorated over centuries.