rending

adj : resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped

apart or lightning splitting a tree; "the tree split

with a great ripping sound"; "heard a rending roar as

the crowd surged forward" [syn: {ripping}, {splitting}]

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)