Foreleg

usgb/ˈfɔːrleɡ/
noun

The front leg of an animal.

The horse stumbled and broke its foreleg.
Visual representation of "foreleg" - The front leg of an animal

Often appears as...

  • broke its foreleg
  • injured foreleg
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Animal Anatomy

Used to describe the legs at the front of a quadruped animal.

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The dog lifted its foreleg to scratch its ear.
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Injury Context

Often used when talking about injuries to the front limbs of animals.

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The vet bandaged the cat's injured foreleg carefully.
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Not Human

While 'leg' is common for humans, 'foreleg' usually refers to animals, not people.

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Equestrians must ensure the horse's forelegs are protected during a jump.
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