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Synonyms for leading edge


Grammar : Noun
Spell : lee-ding
Phonetic Transcription : ˈli dɪŋ



Définition of leading edge

  • noun forward edge
Example sentences :
  • I grabbed the leading edge of the wing to stop from falling.
  • Extract from : « The Night of the Long Knives » by Fritz Reuter Leiber
  • Those things in the leading edge of your wings are guns, understand?
  • Extract from : « Dave Dawson with the Commandos » by R. Sidney Bowen
  • Plumb-lines must be dropped over the leading edge of the top surface wherever struts occur, and also near the fuselage.
  • Extract from : « The Aeroplane Speaks » by H. Barber
  • Now stand in front of it and line up the leading edge with the main spar, rear spar, and trailing edge.
  • Extract from : « The Aeroplane Speaks » by H. Barber
  • A machine generally on M. Farman lines, but with different shaped ailerons and corners of the leading edge rounded.
  • Extract from : « Jane's All the World's Aircraft » by Various
  • Its white hands gripped the front of wings, the leading edge of struts and wires.
  • Extract from : « Test Pilot » by David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
  • The girl held fast to his rope and took a step toward the leading edge of the plane wing.
  • Extract from : « The Flying Reporter » by Lewis E. (Lewis Edwin) Theiss
  • For steering, both vertical and horizontal, a hinged tail was provided, and the leading edge of each wing was made flexible.
  • Extract from : « A History of Aeronautics » by E. Charles Vivian
  • These longitudinals and the skids end at the leading edge of the back plane and the laminated skids and wheels are placed there.
  • Extract from : « Natural Stability and the Parachute Principle in Aeroplanes » by W. LeMaitre
  • Is it true that the mechanics have cut holes in the fuselage so's you can let them hang out over the leading edge of the wing?
  • Extract from : « Dave Dawson with the R.A.F » by R. Sidney Bowen

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