leading mark

[ lee-ding ]

noun

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1. either of two conspicuous objects regarded as points on a line leading line upon which a vessel can sail a safe course.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leading mark¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Richardson has the year’s leading mark of 10.71 seconds.

From BBC

She finished on vault, soaring high to notch another leading mark of 15.400.

From BBC

But although times improved as tires got warmer in the afternoon, Verstappen’s leading mark was still three seconds slower than Sebastian Vettel’s pole position for Red Bull nine years ago.

From Washington Times

It was the Mercedes driver’s record-extending 89th career pole and particularly impressive as he first beat Red Bull driver Max Verstappen’s mark and then his own leading mark on his final lap.

From Seattle Times

DeAnna Price broke her own American record in the hammer throw with a final heave of 78.24 meters, the leading mark in the world this year.

From Washington Post