- leading edge
- noun Date: 1877 1. the forward part of something that moves or seems to move 2. the foremost edge of an airfoil 3. cutting edge • leading-edge adjective
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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leading-edge — ˌleading ˈedge noun [singular] the area of activity where the most modern and advanced equipment and methods are used: • Software companies are on the leading edge of technology in very competitive markets. leading edge adjective : • leading edge … Financial and business terms
Leading edge — Lead ing edge . 1. (Aeronautics) the front edge of an airfoil; same as {{Advancing edge}}, above. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. the front edge of anything that moves; also used metaphorically, as the leading edge in art. See also {cutting edge}. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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leading edge — If something is on the leading edge, it is using the most advanced technology available … The small dictionary of idiomes
leading edge — [lēd′iŋ] n. 1. Aeron. the front edge of a propeller blade or airfoil ☆ 2. a position of leadership, as in cultural or technological advances … English World dictionary
Leading Edge — [engl.], Vorderflanke … Universal-Lexikon
Leading edge — The leading edge is a line connecting the forward most points of a wing s profile. In other words, it s the front edge of the wing. When an aircraft is moving forward, the leading edge is that part of the wing that first contacts the air.Crane,… … Wikipedia
leading-edge — adjective see leading edge II * * * leading edge adjective leading edge technology Thesaurus: most importantsynonym Main entry: leading edge * * * ˌleading ˈedge … Useful english dictionary
leading edge — N SING: usu the N of n The leading edge of a particular area of research or development is the area of it that seems most advanced or sophisticated. I think Israel tends to be at the leading edge of technological development. Derived words:… … English dictionary
