FOREPART Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

forepart

noun

ˈfȯr-ˌpärt

Definition of forepart

as in front

a forward part or surface moved to the forepart of the machine to check the mechanism

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Recent Examples of forepart 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. — 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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front

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Stamos and Christian Love helped Mike to his feet, and then, on either side of him, held his arms aloft in the air in a triumphant pose, until the curtains closed in front of them.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Jones has become known for hosting some of the biggest names in Southern art, including Tara Stallworth Lee, Daniel José Carr, Renee Hanan Plata, and William Dooley, at Room 412, his tiny gallery space at the front of his apartment.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

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foreparts

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