Definition

The front part of an animal's body, especially the legs and shoulders, or the front section of a side of meat.

Example

The butcher prepared the forequarter of the cow for sale.

Conversation

Did you see that big roast at the butcher's?

Yeah, it looked amazing! What part was it from?

I think it was the forequarter of the animal, really nice cut.

Sounds delicious! We should definitely try cooking something with it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Forequarter** → It is formed from "fore-" (meaning front) and "quarter" (from Old French *quartier*, meaning a fourth part or section). The word "forequarter" refers to the front section of an animal, particularly in the context of butchery, indicating the part that is a fourth of the whole animal, specifically the front part.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'front' ('fore-') section of an animal being divided into 'quarters' — that's why forequarter refers to the front part.

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