forefoot

[ fawr-foot, fohr- ]

noun

, plural fore·feet.

1. Zoology. one of the front feet of a quadruped, an insect, etc.
2. Nautical.
   1. the point at which the stem of a hull joins the keel; the forward end of a keel.
   2. a curved member at this point in a wooden hull.

forefoot

/ ˈfɔːˌfʊt /

noun

1. either of the front feet of a quadruped
2. nautical the forward end of the keel

Word History and Origins

Origin of forefoot¹

First recorded in 1325–75, forefoot is from the Middle English word forfot, forefote. See fore-, foot

Example Sentences

Johns owns two pairs of electronic socks from Snow Deer, which heat the toes and forefoot zone.

From Seattle Times

Adidas say they feature "a revamped geometry with a first-of-its-kind forefoot rocker, placed at 60% of the length of the shoe, to trigger forward momentum and improve running economy".

From BBC

"The first-of-its-kind forefoot rocker triggers forward momentum, resulting in record-breaking speed that improves the wearer's running economy," Adidas explained.

From DOGO News

She sat for just a moment, studying me, then raised her right forefoot in a hand-shaking gesture.

From Literature

“Many running shoes today have a ‘rocker’ sole, that is, viewing the shoe from the side, the forefoot of the shoe is curved up,” Laps says.

From Washington Post