wearing

adj : producing exhaustion; "an exhausting march"; "the visit was

especially wearing" [syn: {exhausting}, {tiring}, {wearying}]

n 1: the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down

(as by particles washing over it) [syn: {erosion}, {eroding},

{eating away}, {wearing away}]

2: the act of wearing; "she bought it for everyday wear" [syn:

{wear}]

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)