forefoot

[fawr-foot, fohr-]

noun

plural

forefeet 

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

Unlike the forefoot, which makes contact with the ground only through its hooves, the hind feet also included a fleshy heel pad behind the hooves.

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Her custom track shoes, meanwhile, feature six spikes instead of the regular five and more cushion under the forefoot.

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

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

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“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.

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