leading edge
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leading edge (plural leading edges)
- (aeronautics) The frontmost edge of a wing or other airfoil of an aircraft; sometimes contains slots or slats
- (by extension) The foremost part of a trend etc; a vanguard
- At the forefront of practice or technology, contrast with bleeding edge
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