trailing edge
ˈtreɪlɪŋ ɛdʒ
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Definition of trailing edge - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
aerodynamicsTECH.back boundary of a wing or bladeTECH.
  • The trailing edge of the airplane wing is crucial for controlling flight.
2.
technologyTECH.edge of a pulse signal as it fallsTECH.
  • The trailing edge triggered the circuit.
3.
figurativeRarelast part or end of somethingRare
  • He was at the trailing edge of the procession.
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Expressions with trailing

trailing commissionn.
ongoing payment to agents for continued service or management
The broker receives a trailing commission each year.
trailing armn.
suspension bar linking vehicle body to wheel mainly in front‑to‑back direction
The car's trailing arm was bent after the wheel hit a deep pothole.
trailing arbutusn.
creeping evergreen plant with pink or white flowers
The trailing arbutus blooms in early spring.
trailing axlen.
additional axle located at the rear of a vehicle
The truck was equipped with a trailing axle to support heavier loads..

Expressions with edge

lose edgev.
become less sharp or precise
The knife started to lose edge after frequent use.
edge inv.
fit into a space with difficulty
She managed to edge in between the two cars.
edge outv.
defeat narrowly in a contest or game
She managed to edge out her rival in the race.
edge overv.
gain a slight advantage over someone
She managed to edge over her competitors in the final lap.
at the edgeadv.
positioned at the boundary of an area
The house is at the edge of the forest.
edge out ofv.
move slowly out of a place
She edged out of the crowded room without anyone noticing.
on the edgeadj.
feeling tense or nervous due to uncertainty
She felt on the edge before the big exam.
edge of your seatn.
intense anticipation or suspense
The season finale had us on the edge of your seat until the last scene.
edge upv.
increase slightly
Interest rates edged up by a quarter of a percent..
give someone the edgev.
provide someone with an advantage over others
Her experience gave her the edge in the interview.

Terms related to trailing edge

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Terms with trailing edge included in their meaning

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chordn.
aeronautics
distance between leading and trailing edge of a wing

Examples of trailing edge in a sentence

  • The trailing edge must be inspected regularly for safety.
  • The device malfunctioned at the trailing edge of the signal.
  • Engineers analyzed the trailing edge for potential issues.
  • The trailing edge of the storm brought heavy rain.
  • She was on the trailing edge of the technology curve.

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  1. French:bord de fuite, flanc descendant, ...
  2. German:Hinterkante, Signalabfallkante, ...
  3. Italian:bordo posteriore, fronte di discesa, ...
  4. Spanish:borde posterior, borde final, ...
  5. Portuguese:extremidade traseira, flanco de descida, ...
  6. Chinese:后缘, 下降沿, ...
  7. Japanese:後縁, 下降エッジ, ...
  8. Arabic:الحافة الخلفية, حافَة هابِطَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָצֶה אֲחוֹרִי, קָצֶה יוֹרֵד, ...
  10. Russian:задняя кромка, спад, ...
  11. Ukrainian:задня кромка, спадний край, ...
  12. Hindi:पिछला किनारा, गिरता किनारा, ...

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