What is another word for forelegs?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːlɛɡz] (IPA)

Forelegs, also known as front legs or upper limbs in animals, are essential for movement and stability. There are different synonyms for this term, depending on the context and the type of animal. In horses, the forelegs can be referred to as forelimbs, forefeet, or simply front legs. Dogs have forelegs or front legs, while cats have front paws or forepaws. Other animals such as bears, monkeys, and kangaroos also have forelimbs. Using synonyms for forelegs can add variety and richness to descriptions or discussions that involve animals and their anatomy.

What are the hypernyms for Forelegs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Forelegs

Take a rope 30 or more feet long, make a slip noose at the end and pass it over the animal's horns, leaving the knot in the loop between the horns; then pass the rope backward along the neck to the withers, just in front of which take a half hitch on it, passing it along the back, take one half hitch just behind the forelegs and a second in front of the hind limbs round the flank.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The animal still stands with the forelegs wide apart and the elbows turned outward.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The animal stands with the forelegs wide apart to facilitate respiration.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler

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