noun
- the front legs or arms of an animal
Usage: anatomy; zoology
Examples
- The horse injured both of its forelimbs during the race.
- Birds use their forelimbs as wings for flight.
- The veterinarian examined the dog’s forelimbs for signs of arthritis.
- Primates have highly developed forelimbs with opposable thumbs.
- The fossil showed well-preserved forelimbs of the ancient reptile.
- Cats use their forelimbs to climb trees and catch prey.