leading edge

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\ 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

3 : cutting edge

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the leading edge of an airplane's wing the leading edge of a thunderstorm

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