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forelimb — [fôr′lim΄] n. a front limb, as an arm, foreleg, wing, or flipper … English World dictionary
Forelimb — A forelimb is an anterior (front most) limb (arm, leg, or similar appendage) on an animal s body. When referring to quadrupeds (four legged animals), the term foreleg is often instead used.The term is not to be confused with the forearm, which… … Wikipedia
forelimb — noun Date: circa 1796 a limb (as an arm, wing, fin, or leg) that is situated anteriorly < the forelimb of a bat > … New Collegiate Dictionary
forelimb — /fawr lim , fohr /, n. a front limb of an animal. [1785 95; FORE + LIMB] * * * … Universalium
forelimb — noun The anterior limb (or equivalent appendage) of an animal Syn: foreleg … Wiktionary
forelimb — n. front leg of an animal … English contemporary dictionary
forelimb — noun either of the front limbs of an animal … English new terms dictionary
forelimb — fore•limb [[t]ˈfɔrˌlɪm, ˈfoʊr [/t]] n. zool. a front limb of an animal • Etymology: 1785–95 … From formal English to slang
forelimb — /ˈfɔlɪm/ (say fawlim) noun a front limb of an animal …
forelimb — n. any of the front limbs of an animal … Useful english dictionary
