forequarter

fore·quar·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-kwawr-ter, -kwaw-, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌkwɔr tər, -ˌkwɔ-, ˈfoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-kwawr-ter, -kwaw-, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌkwɔr tər, -ˌkwɔ-, ˈfoʊr-/

Definitions of forequarter word

noun forequarter the forward end of half of a carcass, as of beef or lamb. 1
noun forequarter A front quarter of something, especially of a carcass (of beef, lamb, etc.). 1
noun forequarter the front portion, including the leg, of half of a carcass, as of beef or lamb 0
noun forequarter the front half of a side of beef or the like 0
noun forequarter the front quarters of a horse or other animal, including the forelegs 0
noun forequarter The foreleg, shoulder and surrounding area of the body of a quadruped. 0

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Origin of forequarter

First appearance:

before 1490

One of the 26% oldest English words

First recorded in 1490-1500; fore- + quarter

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Parts of speech for Forequarter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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forequarter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

forequarter usage trend in Literature

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