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forequarters

British

/ ˈfɔːˌkwɔːtəz /

plural noun

the part of the body of a horse or similar quadruped that consists of the forelegs, shoulders, and adjoining parts

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Lions, on the other hand, are built with enormously powerful forequarters, and a very, very stiff back,” he continued.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2022

There were Iron Age feasts in the Vale of Glamorgan that focused on eating the right forequarters of pigs.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2015

“Would it be enough if you were to wave your tail in the air, instead of prancing? There is a certain discomfort for the forequarters during the prance.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

War Admiral burst out with such power that his hindquarters overran his forequarters.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

Then Polkadot edged nearer and Pape was able to lift the unconscious figure to a position of partial support across his mount’s forequarters.

From Lonesome Town by Dorrance, Ethel

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