cutting edge vs flagship

cutting edge

noun
  • The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field. 

  • The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool. 

flagship

noun
  • The most important one out of a related group. 

  • The ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag. 

  • The ship regarded as most important out of a group, e.g. a nation's navy or company's fleet. 

verb
  • To act as a flagship for. 

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