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cutting edge

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: cutting edge

1
n
the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife
2
n
the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: cutting edge
1

n the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife

Synonyms:
knife edge
Type of:
edge
a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
2

n the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field

Synonyms:
forefront, vanguard
Type of:
perspective, position, view
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
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