1. adj. & n.
--adj. chief; most important.
--n. guidance, leadership.
Phrases and idioms:
leading aircraftman the rank above aircraftman in the RAF. leading article a newspaper article giving the editorial opinion. leading counsel the senior barrister of two or more in a case. leading edge
1. the foremost edge of an aerofoil, esp. a wing or propeller blade.
2 Electronics the part of a pulse in which the amplitude increases (opp. trailing edge). leading lady the actress playing the principal part. leading light a prominent and influential person. leading man the actor playing the principal part. leading note Mus. SUBTONIC. leading question a question that prompts the answer wanted. leading seaman the rank next below NCO in the Royal Navy.
leading-strings (or -reins)
1. strings for guiding children learning to walk.
2 oppressive supervision or control. leading tone US Mus. leading note.2. n. Printing LEAD(2) n. 6.