going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way; we rode in the leading car; the leading edge of technology'
leading (adj.)
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
[ Syn: lead ]
the activity of leading; his leadership inspired the team
[ Syn: leadership ]
leading (n.)
indicating the most important performer or role; the leading man; prima ballerina; prima donna; a star figure skater; the starring role; a stellar role; a stellar performance
greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement; our greatest statesmen; the countrys leading poet; a preeminent archeologist
[ Syn: preeminent ]
having the leading position or higher score in a contest; he is ahead by a pawn; the leading team in the pennant race
[ Syn: ahead , in the lead ]