followingedge
nounUK /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ ɛdʒ/
US /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ɛdʒ/
The back edge of something that moves forward.
The followingedge of the skate blade left a thin line on the ice.
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2. The rear boundary of an airplane wing where air leaves the surface.
Flaps on the followingedge help the plane slow down when landing.
3. The part of a moving object that comes last.
Dust swirled behind the followingedge of the truck.
4. The trailing side of a wave or current.
Foam gathered along the followingedge of the wave.
5. The later part of a process or event.
The followingedge of the storm brought gentle rain.