Found 1 items, similar to Advancing edge.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Advancing edge Leading edge \Lead"ing edge\n. 1. (Aeronautics) the front edge of an airfoil; same as {Advancing edge'>Advancing edge'>{Advancing edge , above. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. the front edge of anything that moves; also used metaphorically, as the leading edge in art. See also cutting edge. [PJC] Advancing edge \Ad*van"cing edge\ (A["e]ronautics) The front edge (in direction of motion) of a supporting surface; -- contr. with following edge, which is the rear edge. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]