foreleg

UK
/ˈfɔːlɛɡ/
US
/ˈfɔrˌlɛɡ/

Translations

forelegadjective
UK
/ˈfɔːˌlɛɡ/
US
/ˈfɔrˌlɛɡ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a foreleg.
forelegnoun
forelegs
pl
UK
/ˈfɔːlɛɡ/
US
/ˈfɔrˌlɛɡ/
Synonyms
front leg
anterior limb

Definitions

forelegadjective
Relating to or situated on a foreleg.
Researchers measured foreleg length across the species.
forelegnoun
The front leg of a four-legged animal.
The horse injured its foreleg during the race.
Either of the front pair of legs of an insect or other arthropod.
The mantis uses its forelegs to grasp prey.