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Leading edge

The frontmost edge of a wing or other airfoil of an aircraft; sometimes contains slots or slats

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noun
  1. 1

    The frontmost edge of a wing or other airfoil of an aircraft; sometimes contains slots or slats

  2. 2

    (by extension) The foremost part of a trend etc; a vanguard

  3. 3

    At the forefront of practice or technology, contrast with bleeding edge

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