leading edge of the airfoil
1Leading edge cuff — Leading edge cuffs are a fixed aerodynamic device employed on fixed wing aircraft to modify the airfoil used. They may be either factory installed or, more commonly, an after market modification.In most cases a leading edge cuff will “droop” the… …
2Leading edge slot — The leading edge slot is an aerodynamic feature of the wing of some airplanes to reduce the stall speed and promote good low speed handling qualities. A leading edge slot is a span wise gap in each wing, allowing air to flow from below the wing… …
3leading-edge stagnation point — That point on the leading edge of an airfoil at which the airflow actually comes to rest relative to the airfoil. At this point, the airflow divides to pass over and under the airfoil section …
4leading-edge — adjective a) Of or pertaining to the leading edge of an airfoil b) leading, latest or most up to date …
5Leading edge — Lead ing edge . 1. (Aeronautics) the front edge of an airfoil; same as {{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] …
6leading 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;… …
7leading edge — The foremost edge of an airfoil section. It could be of a wing, a rotor, a tail, or any other airfoil and where air meets it first …
8leading 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 …
9leading edge — noun Date: 1877 1. the forward part of something that moves or seems to move 2. the foremost edge of an airfoil 3. cutting edge • leading edge adjective …
10leading 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 …
