noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The anterior limb (or equivalent appendage) of an animal

   "Coordinate term: hind limb"

2. 2
   the front limb (or the homologous structure in other animals, such as a flipper or wing) wordnet

Synonyms

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anterior limbarmarmsbrazosforelegforelimb design

Antonyms

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hindlimb

Etymology

From fore- + limb.