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leading edge

[ lee-ding ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Aeronautics. the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion.
something that is or represents the most advanced or innovative aspect of a field, activity, profession, etc.; forefront; vanguard:
the leading edge of technology.

leading edge

/ ˈliːdɪŋ /

the forward edge of a propeller blade, aerofoil, or wing Compare trailing edge
electrical engineering the part of a pulse signal that has an increasing amplitude
1. the leading position in any field
2. ( as modifier )
  leading-edge technology

First recorded in 1875–80

Today, the pace of leading-edge research with compounds in the cannabis plant is accelerating.

A talk with three women on the leading edge of our wine culture.

It was definitely the heart of not just the American avant-garde but the leading edge of all Western art.

The sitcoms from the 1980s and 90s were on the leading edge of this shift.

The set measurement is taken from the front of the lower leading edge to the plumb-lines.

Plumb-lines must be dropped over the leading edge of the top surface wherever struts occur, and also near the fuselage.

Now stand in front of it and line up the leading edge with the main spar, rear spar, and trailing edge.

For steering, both vertical and horizontal, a hinged tail was provided, and the leading edge of each wing was made flexible.

These longitudinals and the skids end at the leading edge of the back plane and the laminated skids and wheels are placed there.

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