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

Adult males, on the other hand, have longer forelegs and wider necks.

From Science Daily

The stilt-house dwellers even had favourite cuts of meat, often only bringing the forelegs of a boar back for roasting, for example.

From Science Daily

They’ll use their forelegs to tunnel out from the earth, their beady red eyes looking for a spot where they can peacefully finish maturing.

From New York Times

The state hasn’t shown its “mitigation factors are as effective in practice as in theory,” Molloy wrote, noting that four grizzly bears with missing body parts, including forelegs and toes, were spotted in 2021.

From Seattle Times

The elephant was reported to be underweight, have rough skin and abscesses on both hips, thinning foot pads, and a stiff left foreleg, making it difficult for him to walk and stand.

From Washington Times

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