forequarter

American

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

noun

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

forequarter British

/ ˈfɔːˌkwɔːtə /

noun

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

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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

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

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 forequarter of mutton usually is not served whole unless the mutton be very small.

From The Story of Crisco by Neil, Marion Harris

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