blade leading edge
1leading edge — leading edge, adj. /lee ding/ 1. Aeron. the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion. 2. something that is or represents the most advanced or innovative aspect of a field, activity, profession, etc.; forefront;… …
2leading edge — [lēd′iŋ] n. 1. Aeron. the front edge of a propeller blade or airfoil ☆ 2. a position of leadership, as in cultural or technological advances …
3leading edge — lead′ing edge′ [[t]ˈli dɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) aer. the edge of an airfoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion 2) the forward edge of an air mass 3) cvb forefront; vanguard • Etymology: 1875–80 lead′ing edge′, adj …
4leading edge — noun 1》 Aeronautics the foremost edge of an aerofoil, especially a wing or propeller blade. 2》 the forefront or vanguard, especially of technological development. 3》 Electronics the part of a pulse in which the amplitude increases …
5leading edge — /lidɪŋ ˈɛdʒ/ (say leeding ej) noun 1. the edge of an aerofoil or propeller blade facing the direction of motion. 2. the vanguard or forefront of any situation, especially a dangerous one …
6Leading Edge — In reference to a wind energy conversion system, the area of a turbine blade surface that first comes into contact with the wind …
7Leading edge — In reference to a wind energy conversion system, the area of a turbine blade surface that first comes into contact with the wind. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary …
8leading — 1. adj. & n. adj. chief; most important. n. guidance, leadership. Phrases and idioms: leading aircraftman the rank above aircraftman in the RAF. leading article a newspaper article giving the editorial opinion. leading counsel the senior… …
9blade chord — A straight line joining the leading edge of a propeller blade with its trailing edge. blade cuff A metallic, wooden, or plastic structure designed for attachment to the shank end of the blade, with an outer surface that will transform the round… …
10Blade Runner — This article is about the 1982 film. For other uses, see Bladerunner. Blade Runner Original theatrical release poster by John Alvin …
