Forefeet: meaning, definitions and examples
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forefeet
[ หfษหrfiหt ]
animal anatomy
Forefeet refer to the front feet of an animal, especially mammals. This term is commonly used in zoological contexts to describe the limb structure of quadrupedal animals. Forefeet typically play a crucial role in locomotion, balance, and foraging. In some species, they are specially adapted for specific functions, such as digging or grasping. The term can also relate to how these limbs interact with the environment, influencing the animal's behavior and survival.
Synonyms
forelegs, forelimbs, front paws
Examples of usage
- The dog used its forefeet to dig a hole.
- The cat's forefeet are essential for climbing.
- Forefeet of bears contain sharp claws for catching fish.
- Some species have strong forefeet adapted for grabbing.
Translations
Translations of the word "forefeet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น patas dianteiras
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅ เคเฅ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Vorderbeine
๐ฎ๐ฉ kaki depan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะดะฝั ะปะฐะฟะธ
๐ต๐ฑ przednie ลapy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่ถณ
๐ซ๐ท pattes avant
๐ช๐ธ patas delanteras
๐น๐ท รถn ayaklar
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุฏุงู ุงูุฃู ุงู ูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pลednรญ nohy
๐ธ๐ฐ prednรฉ nohy
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่
๐ธ๐ฎ sprednje noge
๐ฎ๐ธ framfรฆtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะดัาฃาั ะฐัาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแ แคแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถn ayaqlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ patas delanteras
Etymology
The term 'forefeet' originates from the combination of 'fore', a Middle English word meaning 'front', and 'feet', derived from the Old English 'fฤt', which is the plural of 'fลt'. The prefix 'fore-' has roots in the Germanic languages, signifying the position at the front or ahead. In zoological terminology, 'forefeet' became a standard term to describe the front limbs of animals, distinguishing them from the hind limbs or back feet. This specific usage has been noted since at least the 19th century. The understanding of animal anatomy has evolved, and 'forefeet' is now commonly employed in veterinary science, zoology, and comparative anatomy to discuss various species and their adaptations.