leading edges
Foremost cutting surfaces
The leading edges are the foremost parts of something, especially the front edges of wings or blades that first contact air or water.
Figuratively, leading edge describes the most advanced position in a field: leading-edge technology, at the leading edge of cancer research.
The singular form is more common as a modifier.
- forefrontMost prominent position
- airfoilsLift-generating curved shapes
- swept wingsRearward-angled aircraft lifting surfaces
- vanguardForemost position or group
- ahead of the curveAnticipating future developments
aerodynamics · air flow · pioneering · trailblazing · pathfinder · advancement · angle of attack · camber · drag · stall speed · airplanes · canards · lift · rotors · revolutionary · razor sharp · winglets · progress
- heat shieldstiles, ceramic tiles, thermal blankets, thermal blanket, nose cone
- aircraft materialsaluminum, titanium, composites, carbon fiber, fiberglass
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