tearing

adj : marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions;

fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage";

"vehement dislike"; "violent passions" [syn: {fierce},

{vehement}, {violent}]

n : shedding tears [syn: {lacrimation}, {lachrymation}, {watering}]

leading

/ledding/ The spacing between lines of {text}. This is

defined when a {font} is designed but can often be altered in

order to change the appearance of the text or for special

effects. It is measured in {points} and is normally 120% of

the height of the text.

See also {kerning}, {tracking}.

(1996-06-07)