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forelimb

[ fawr-lim, fohr- ]

noun

  1. a front limb of an animal.


forelimb

/ ˈfɔːˌlɪm /

noun

  1. either of the front or anterior limbs of a four-limbed vertebrate: a foreleg, flipper, or wing


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Word History and Origins

Origin of forelimb1

First recorded in 1785–95; fore- + limb 1

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Example Sentences

Jeff ducked and strained his weight against the bunk, momentarily pinning the Zid's threshing forelimb.

The bones of the left forelimb are close together but not in a natural position.

The forelimb is transitional between the pectoral fin of Rhipidistia and the limb of early Amphibia.

Richardson, looking down, saw the long, fine reach of forelimb as steady as steel machinery.

The differences in the sternum and proportions of the forelimb reflect the more rapid flight of the hoary bat.

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