leading edge
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noun \ˈlē-diŋ-\Definition of LEADING EDGE
1
: the forward part of something that moves or seems to move
2
: the foremost edge of an airfoil
See Examples of LEADING EDGE
- the leading edge of an airplane's wing
- the leading edge of a thunderstorm
First Known Use of LEADING EDGE
1877
Related to LEADING EDGE
- Synonyms
- cutting edge, front line, forefront, van, vanguard
Rhymes with LEADING EDGE
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