: the rearmost edge of an object that moves and especially of an airfoil
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Both the leading and trailing edges are broken into small comb-like serrations that smooth out air turbulence to cut noise and provide the owl's hyper-quiet hunting ability.—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024 There were isotope differences between the leading and trailing edge of the moon, so the researchers took the average of the two.—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 19 Apr. 2024 The Racer’s wings are optimized in all phases of flight, thanks to flaps on the trailing edge.—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 Tornadoes generally occur near the trailing edge of a thunderstorm.—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for trailing edge
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