Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

leading-edge

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.55 in modern English

Syllables: lead-ing-edge
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to the leading edge of an airfoil

adj

leading, latest or most up-to-date

Example Sentences

"The former Shell vice-president said: "I don't see leading-edge technology being developed on the railway. [...].""

Questions

What does leading-edge mean?: Of or pertaining to the leading edge of an airfoil

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