foreleg

[ fawr-leg, fohr- ]

noun

1. one of the front legs of a quadruped, an insect, etc.

foreleg

/ ˈfɔːˌlɛɡ /

noun

1. either of the front legs of a horse, sheep, or other quadruped

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreleg¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, foreleg is from the late Middle English word forlegge. See fore-, leg

Example Sentences

The ancient Egyptians might have even recognized around thirty cuts of beef, with the foreleg perceived as the choicest cut, usually reserved for the departed inside the tombs.

From Realm of History

A crimson orifice was seen just back of the foreleg, which showed where the tiny messenger of death had entered.

From Project Gutenberg

Recalling the words of Hank Hazletine, Fred aimed at a point just back of the foreleg, as it reached forward.

From Project Gutenberg

On the plain two mounted Tibetans were pursuing a wild ass, which was wounded in the near foreleg and had four dogs at his heels.

From Project Gutenberg

Bill started a bunch of five deer and succeeded in getting a shot and breaking a foreleg of a large doe.

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Her tail was a sort of stump, in size and in look very  much like a spare foreleg, stuck in anywhere to be near.

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