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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

Rio Moon “suffered a catastrophic injury to his left foreleg a few strides after the wire,” according to notes in the Equibase chart for the sixth race.

From Seattle Times May 14, 2023

They extend a foreleg or raise a knee; they balance for long periods.

From Washington Post Oct. 4, 2019

The horse had injured a tendon in a foreleg overnight.

From New York Times May 21, 2016

Ellidyr had dismounted and was anxiously studying Islimach’s left foreleg.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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