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English noun: cutting edge

1. cutting edge (cognition) the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field


SamplesThe Cotswolds were once at the forefront of woollen manufacturing in England.
The idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy.


Synonymsforefront, vanguard


Broader (hypernym)perspective, position, view

2. cutting edge (artifact) the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife


Synonymsknife edge


Broader (hypernym)edge


Part meronymblade, edge tool









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