pioneering

Meanings

Verb

• open up an area or prepare a way
• take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
• open up and explore a new area
• present participle and gerund of pioneer

Adj

• Involving accomplishments or activities that have not been done before, or developing or using new methods or techniques.

Noun

• The activity of the verb pioneer.
• A scoutcraft skill that involves building structures using staves and knots.

Synonyms

initiate, open up, pioneer