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

Animal Anatomy

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

Injury Context

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

Not Human

Primarily used in medical or anatomical contexts to refer to a human's leg.

Technical Term

The term 'foreleg' for humans is rare and can sound unusual. 'Upper leg' is more common.

Rare Usage

Used metaphorically for the frontal supporting part of inanimate objects.

Objects' Support

A damaged foreleg on furniture can suggest instability or a need for repair.

Furniture Stability

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 But the spider's is even better. Although this young mantis can't yet fly, its long forelegs, evolved to catch prey, give it reach.

Foreleg

Animal Anatomy

Injury Context

Not Human

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