Foreleg: meaning, definitions and examples
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foreleg
[ หfษหlษษก ]
animal anatomy
A foreleg is a front leg of a four-legged animal. It is primarily used for support, mobility, and performing various activities like running or jumping. The structure and function of forelegs can vary significantly among different species.
Synonyms
anterior limb, front leg.
Examples of usage
- The horse uses its strong forelegs to gallop swiftly across the field.
- In some mammals, the forelegs are adapted for climbing and grasping.
- The foreleg of the dog plays a crucial role in its agility while running.
Translations
Translations of the word "foreleg" in other languages:
๐ต๐น membro anterior
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฐ เคชเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Vorderbein
๐ฎ๐ฉ kaki depan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะดะฝั ะบัะฝััะฒะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ przednia noga
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่
๐ซ๐ท membre antรฉrieur
๐ช๐ธ miembro delantero
๐น๐ท รถn ayak
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ค๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุทุฑู ุงูุฃู ุงู ู
๐จ๐ฟ pลednรญ noha
๐ธ๐ฐ prednรก noha
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ sprednja noga
๐ฎ๐ธ frammur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะดัาฃาั ะฐัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแ แคแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถn ayaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ miembro delantero
Etymology
The term 'foreleg' originates from the combination of the prefix 'fore-' meaning 'front' and 'leg', which is derived from the Old English 'lega', meaning 'limb' or 'bone'. 'Fore-' stems from the Old English 'foran', which meant 'before' or 'in front of'. The usage of 'foreleg' in the context of animals dates back several centuries as humans have long observed and studied the anatomy of various species for farming, hunting, and companionship. This term captures the unique anatomical adaptation of the front limbs in quadrupedal animals, highlighting their importance in locomotion and overall functionality.