Forelimb
(noun)
An animal's front limb, typically used for grasping or manipulating objects and for movement, such as an arm in a human or a wing in a bird.
Origin:
The word "forelimb" is a combination of "fore" which means in front and "limb" which refers to a part of an animal"s body such as an arm or leg. a forelimb is an animal"s front limb, typically used for grasping or manipulating objects and for movement, such as an arm in a human or a wing in a bird.
Examples:
- The monkey used its forelimbs to climb trees.
- The bat's forelimbs are adapted for flight.
- The horse's forelimbs are used for movement and balance.
- The forelimbs of the bear are used for grasping and tearing.
- The forelimbs of the cat are used for hunting and climbing.