foreleg

noun

fore·​leg ˈfȯr-ˌleg How to pronounce foreleg (audio)
-ˌlāg
Synonyms of forelegnext
: a front leg

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Front chairs support the forelegs. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 One foreleg was tucked under his body and the other stretched out in front. — Jim Carmichel, Outdoor Life, 5 June 2025 Curled at the forelegs is a smaller camel’s carcass, likely its offspring. — Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026 Be sure your shell-on shrimp still have their forelegs intact, as these will become the ceviche’s crispy topping. — Greg Chelmis, Saveur, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for foreleg

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foreleg was in the 15th century

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“Foreleg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreleg. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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foreleg

noun
fore·​leg ˈfōr-ˌleg How to pronounce foreleg (audio)
ˈfȯr-
: a front leg

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