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forequarters

British  
/ ˈfɔːˌkwɔːtəz /

plural noun

  1. 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

The forequarters of a mountain goat lay in the nest.

From The Enchanted Canyon by Honoré Morrow

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