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Definition of forequarter

forequarter

/ˈfɔːrˌkwɔːr.tɚ/
fore · quar · ter
Plural:forequarters
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forequarter Lexical Profile

forequarter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The front fourth of a butchered animal carcass, typically encompassing the shoulder, neck, rib cage, and front leg.

Example

"The butcher divided the beef forequarter into chuck, rib, and brisket cuts for slow roasting."

2

Either of the two front legs and the adjoining shoulder region of a four-legged animal, especially a horse or dog (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The veterinarian examined the horse's forequarters to determine the cause of its slight limp."

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• Nearby Words

forepaw
foreperson
foreplay
forequarter
forerunner
foresee
foreseeable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of the prefix 'fore-' (from Old English 'fore', meaning in front of) and 'quarter' (from Old French 'quartier', ultimately from Latin 'quartarius', meaning a fourth part).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forequarter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forequarter
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