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Meaning of leading edge | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  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. The foremost part of a trend etc; a vanguard.
    broadly
  4. The forefront of practice or technology.

Equivalents

Deutsch Anströmkante Profilnase Vorderkante
Español borde anterior borde de ataque borde delantero
Suomi etujoukko etureuna johtoreuna kärki kärkipää
Français bord d'attaque
Italiano bordo di attacco
日本語 前縁 最先端
Polski czołówka
Português bordo de ataque ponta de linha
Svenska framkant

Examples

“the leading edge of a cricket bat”
“DiBattista advocated balanced webmastery: Don't go to the leading edge if it forces users to buy the latest and greatest Web stuff.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

leading hand leading indicator leading lady leading light leading line leading man

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