noun
- either of the front limbs of a four-legged animal
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The horse injured its forelimb during the race.
- A cat’s forelimbs are shorter than its hind limbs.
- The veterinarian examined the dog’s forelimb for fractures.
- Birds’ forelimbs evolved into wings over millions of years.
- The elephant used its forelimbs to grasp branches.
- Amphibians develop their forelimbs before their hind limbs.