forequarter

American  

[fawr-kwawr-ter, -kwaw-, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌkwɔr tər, -ˌkwɔ-, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

1. the forward end of half of a carcass, as of beef or lamb.

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forequarter British  

/ ˈfɔːˌkwɔːtə /

noun

1. the front portion, including the leg, of half of a carcass, as of beef or lamb

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Etymology

Origin of forequarter

First recorded in 1490–1500; fore- + quarter

Example Sentences

Butcher manager Allie Christian and Aniel both set to work on the hindquarter with flexible, wicked sharp boning knives, while Dawson took a hand saw to the forequarter.

From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2018

As Dawson sawed away at the forequarter to reveal a glimpse of a beautifully marbled rib-eye, it was clear that this work is also an upper body workout.

From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2018

Put the forequarter in a large roasting pan on top of the cooking grill....

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2014

The texture was good, and the backstrap cuts were a bit more tender than the forequarter cuts.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2013

The foot of the buffalo's hind quarter was thrust through the gambril of the forequarter, and the quarters then slung across the back of the pony and hanging down on each side.

From The Indian Captive A narrative of the adventures and sufferings of Matthew Brayton in his thirty-four years of captivity among the Indians of north-western America by Brayton, Matthew