forepart
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fore·part

noun \ˈfr-ˌpärt\

Definition of FOREPART

1
: the anterior part of something
2
: the earlier part of a period of time

Examples of FOREPART

  1. <moved to the forepart of the machine to check the mechanism>

First Known Use of FOREPART

14th century

Related to FOREPART

Synonyms
exterior, facade (also façade), face, forehead, front
Antonyms
back, rear, rearward, reverse

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