Vorderkante

dieNoun

leading edge; front edge

English translations

  1. 01

    leading edge

  2. 02

    front edge

Word details

German meaning
Die Vorderkante ist der vorderste Rand eines Objekts oder einer Fläche.
English meaning
The leading edge is the foremost edge of an object or surface.
Synonym
Stirnseite
German example
Die Vorderkante des Flügels ist aerodynamisch geformt.
English example
The leading edge of the wing is aerodynamically shaped.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Vorderkante
Plural Form
die Vorderkanten

Example sentences with “Vorderkante”

  1. Die Vorderkante des Flügels ist geschärft. (The leading edge of the wing is sharpened.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Vorderkante' used in aviation?

Yes, it is the standard term for the leading edge of an airfoil.