The edge of a floor, roof, or formwork for a floor or other walking/working surface (such as the deck) which changes location as additional floor, roof, decking, or formwork sections are placed, formed, or constructed. A leading edge is considered to be an unprotected side and edge during periods when it is not actively and continuously under construction.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
leading edge (noun)1.
the forward part of something that moves or seems to move
2.
the foremost edge of an airfoil
3.
- cutting edge
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
leading edge (noun)the leading or most important part of a movement
SYNONYMS:
cutting edge, front line, leading edge, van, vanguardRELATED WORDS:
spearheadCutting Edge, Forefront, Vanguard, Frontline, Pioneering
