foreleg
Example Sentences
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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
Seabiscuit switched lead legs, so that his left foreleg was bearing the greatest weight.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
