leam
Pronunciation: [liːm]
Word
Context: "geography"
(noun) a leam is a narrow, often muddy or wet path, usually found in fields or rural areas. It’s kind of like a little road where people or animals can walk, especially in the countryside.
Example
The children loved walking along the leam in the village, looking for frogs.
Example
There was no leam for us to walk on; the field was completely dry and dusty.
Example
Have you ever walked along a leam in the summertime?
Context: "to shine"
(verb) to leam means to shine or light up. It’s not a common word, but it describes the way something can glow with a soft light, like the sun coming through the clouds.
Example
The moon began to leam softly over the lake, creating a beautiful scene.
Example
The room was so dark that the candle did not leam at all.
Example
Can you see the stars leam in the night sky?
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