leading edge

== English == === Noun === leading edge (plural leading edges) (aeronautics) The frontmost edge of a wing or other airfoil of an aircraft; sometimes contains slots or slats. The foremost part of any physical object. (by extension) The foremost part of a trend etc; a vanguard. The forefront of practice or technology. Synonym: bleeding edge ==== Derived terms ==== leading-edge ==== Related terms ==== trailing edge ==== Translations ==== === See also === cutting edge bleeding edge