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forebody

American  
[fawr-bod-ee, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌbɒd i, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

Nautical.
forebodies plural
  1. the part of a ship's hull forward of the middle body.


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Etymology

Origin of forebody

First recorded in 1605–15; fore- + body

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The Van Gogh's starry dwarf gecko can reach 3.4 cm in length, with light blue spots on its back as well as a yellow head and forebody.

From Salon Apr. 2, 2024

Swim tests conducted in the tank show that a jellyfish equipped with a combination of the swimming pacemaker and forebody can swim up to 4.5 times faster than an all-natural jelly while carrying a payload.

From Science Daily Feb. 29, 2024

This time, the research team went a step further, adding what they call a forebody to the jellies.

From Science Daily Feb. 29, 2024

This was a key with a bronze head in the form of a lion’s forebody ascribed to Gaul in Roman times.

From New York Times May 28, 2010

He slipped the loop of the rope down over his shoulders and about his heaving forebody.

From Out of the Depths A Romance of Reclamation by Brehm, George

"Much like the pointed end of an arrow, we designed 3D-printed forebodies to streamline the bell of the jellyfish robot, reduce drag, and increase swimming performance," Anuszczyk says.

From Science Daily Feb. 29, 2024

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