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Front of an aerofoil
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leading edge
Word definitions for leading edge in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Leading edge \Lead"ing edge\n. (Aeronautics) the front edge of an airfoil; same as {Advancing edge }, above. the front edge of anything that moves; also used metaphorically, as the leading edge in art. See also cutting edge .
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. forward edge of an airfoil
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context aeronautics English) The frontmost edge of a wing or other airfoil of an aircraft; sometimes contains slots or slats 2 (context by extension English) The foremost part of a trend etc; a vanguard 3 At the forefront of practice or technology, ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Leading edge is the part of an aerofoil or wing which leads in movement through the air. Leading edge may also refer to:
Usage examples of leading edge.
Without hesitation Drumfire gathered his forefeet under his chest and leapt over the leading edge of white water as though he were jumping a fence.
The roofs of the houses hid the bottoms of the clouds, but they wouldn't for long, and the angry growl of thunder was testament enough to the amount of lightning hitting the ground at the leading edge of the storm.
But the straight-across platform deck forward of the main cabin and wheel-house sat only fourteen inches above the water, making it relatively simple for a person in the water to grab hold of the leading edge.
Occasionally one would flutter to a stop, cling to bark with feet and the clawed fingers on the leading edge of their wings, and hiss defiance at the men below.
Fireballs erupted beyond the leading edge of the Silver Guard, as Silvery-moon's battle wizards joined in the fray.
Then he raised himself to his knees and began crawling forward towards the leading edge of the roof.
Before the questioning of those on the leading edge of the refugee line had even begun, Yatol Mado Wadon understood the implications.
Their flight took them across the front of the leading edge of the refugees.
Conversation ended then as the leading edge of a mass of humanity poured from the main avenue and began spreading to fill the square.
But the straight-across platform deck forward of the main cabin and wheelhouse sat only fourteen inches above the water, making it relatively simple for a person in the water to grab hold of the leading edge.
As the two wings closed on the Templars, the commander directed the whole of his force to meet the line of assault at its nearest leading edge.