leading edge

[ lee-ding ]
/ ˈli dɪŋ /
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noun

Aeronautics. the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion.
something that is or represents the most advanced or innovative aspect of a field, activity, profession, etc.; forefront; vanguard: the leading edge of technology.

Origin of leading edge

First recorded in 1875–80

OTHER WORDS FROM leading edge

lead·ing-edge, adjective

Words nearby leading edge

leading aircraftman, leading article, leading block, leading coefficient, leading dog, leading edge, leading indicators, leading lady, leading light, leading man, leading mark

Words related to leading edge

forefront, vanguard, front, point, state-of-the-art, van

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British Dictionary definitions for leading edge

leading edge
/ (ˈliːdɪŋ) /

noun

the forward edge of a propeller blade, aerofoil, or wing Compare trailing edge
electrical engineering the part of a pulse signal that has an increasing amplitude
  1. the leading position in any field
  2. (as modifier)leading-edge technology