leading edge
Noun

leading edge (plural leading edges)

  1. (aeronautics) The frontmost edge of a wing or other airfoil of an aircraft; sometimes contains slots or slats
  2. (by extension) The foremost part of a trend etc; a vanguard
  3. At the forefront of practice or technology, contrast with bleeding edge
Related terms Translations
  • Portuguese: ponta de linha



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