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foreleg

American  
[fawr-leg, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌlɛg, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

  1. one of the front legs of a quadruped, an insect, etc.

foreleg British  
/ ˈfɔːˌlɛɡ /

noun

  1. either of the front legs of a horse, sheep, or other quadruped

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Etymology

Origin of foreleg

First recorded in 1375–1425, foreleg is from the late Middle English word forlegge. See fore-, leg

Example Sentences

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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 • Jul. 2, 2023

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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2023

Once there, something peculiar happened: The spider reached up with a foreleg.

From Washington Post • Jun. 14, 2018

The horse had injured a tendon in a foreleg overnight.

From New York Times • May 21, 2016

Rontu did not wait for the attack, but, leaping at the nearer one, turned his shoulder and with his head lowered caught the dog s foreleg.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell

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