forepart
noun
fore·part
ˈfȯr-ˌpärt 
1
: the anterior part of something
2
: the earlier part of a period of time
Examples of forepart in a Sentence
moved to the forepart of the machine to check the mechanism
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In addition to the Horween leather upper tanned in Chicago, each boot also features waxed cotton laces made in South Carolina and a Vibram rubber forepart and heel manufactured in Pennsylvania.
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Three millimeters of extra padding in the footbed provide plenty of comfort, while a leather outsole with rubber in the forepart (the front portion of the sole) offers traction that prevents slips.
—Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2020
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023
Three millimeters of extra padding in the footbed provide plenty of comfort, while a leather outsole with rubber in the forepart (the front portion of the sole) offers traction that prevents slips.
—Madeline Diamond, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2020
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“Forepart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forepart. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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forepart
noun
fore·part
ˈfō(ə)r-ˌpärt
ˈfȯ(ə)r-
: the part most advanced or first in place or in time
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