1. either of the front feet of a four-footed animal
2. the forward part of a ship’s keel
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The horse lifted its forefoot to step over the log.
• The dog injured its left forefoot while running.
• The cat’s forefeet are smaller than its hind feet.
• The veterinarian examined the lamb’s forefoot for cuts.
• The ship’s forefoot was damaged when it hit the dock.
• Workers repaired the vessel’s forefoot before launch.