English

Noun

leading edge ‎(plural leading edges)

1. (aeronautics) The frontmost edge of a wing or other airfoil of an aircraft; sometimes contains slots or slats
2. (by extension) The foremost part of a trend etc; a vanguard
3. At the forefront of practice or technology, contrast with bleeding edge

Derived terms

• leading-edge

Related terms

• trailing edge

See also

• cutting edge
• bleeding edge

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