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foreleg

[fawr-leg, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌlɛg, ˈfoʊr- /
NOUN
calf
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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The elephant was reported to be underweight, have rough skin and abscesses on both hips, thinning foot pads, and a stiff left foreleg, making it difficult for him to walk and stand.

From Washington Times Jul. 2, 2023

The elephant was reported to be underweight, have rough skin and abscesses on both hips, thinning footpads, and a stiff left foreleg, making it difficult for the animal to walk and stand.

From Seattle Times Jul. 2, 2023

After the foreleg lift, the spiders posed in what Cho called the “tiptoe” stance.

From Washington Post Jun. 14, 2018

The newborn colt was having difficulty breathing, and his right foreleg was tucked awkwardly under his body, a result of the difficult delivery.

From New York Times Apr. 28, 2013

Clover made a sort of wall round them with her great foreleg, and the ducklings nestled down inside it and promptly fell asleep.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell




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