Leading-edge
[lee-ding] /ˈli dɪŋ/
noun
1.
Aeronautics. the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion.
2.
something that is or represents the most advanced or innovative aspect of a field, activity, profession, etc.; forefront; vanguard:
the leading edge of technology.
/ˈliːdɪŋ/
noun
1.
the forward edge of a propeller blade, aerofoil, or wing Compare trailing edge
2.
(electrical engineering) the part of a pulse signal that has an increasing amplitude
3.
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