leading edge

Meaning

1. The frontmost edge of a wing or other airfoil of an aircraft; sometimes contains slots or slats.
2. The foremost part of any physical object.
3. (broadly) The foremost part of a trend etc; a vanguard.
4. The forefront of practice or technology.

Synonyms

advancing edge

cusp

cutting edge

duress

front

jittery

jumpy

nervous

overwound

spearhead

tip

vanguard

wired

L

at the forefront

pointed end

fine point

costal margin

rising edge

entering edge

front edge

advancing front

anterior border

like a cat on a hot tin roof

resty

advanced

laced-up

Translations

bord d’attaque

verspannt

extrémité

übernervös

rapplig

bout

🔚

stockkonservativ

nerveux

pointe

coincé

crispé

de pointe

impressionable

ultra-fin

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