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Forelimb
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Simple meaning
What does Forelimb mean?
A front limb of an animal.
Dictionary definition
A front limb of an animal, such as a leg, arm, wing, or flipper.
Example sentences
Forelimb in a sentence
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The cat lifted its forelimb.
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A whale's forelimb is shaped like a flipper.
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Forelimb is an anatomy word used for front limbs across many animal species.
Synonyms
Words like Forelimb
front limbA limb at the front of an animal.
limbRelated word that supports the meaning of forelimb.
Antonyms
Opposite words
hind limbA limb at the back of an animal.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to forelimb, depending on context.
Word family
Forelimb word family
Base word
forelimb
noun
forelimbs
More than one forelimb.
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Practice 1
What does forelimb mean?
Forelimb means a front limb of an animal.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to forelimb?
Front Limb is close in meaning to forelimb in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of forelimb?
Hind Limb contrasts with forelimb.
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