: the rearmost edge of an object that moves and especially of an airfoil
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This one is really quiet, thanks to its 11 asymmetrically harmonized fans and scalloped trailing edges, which help reduce both turbulence and noise.—George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 The Orion will emerge from behind the trailing edge of the moon and back into contact with mission control at 7:25 p.m.—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026 These countries are struggling to cope with an export juggernaut — one that is hyper-competitive both at the frontiers of technology, and at the trailing edge.—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025 To their surprise, the scientists found that the trailing edge of the ichthyosaur’s meter-long flipper was serrated rather than smooth.—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for trailing edge