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Forequarter

The term "forequarter" refers to the front section of an animal's body, typically used in culinary contexts to describe cuts of meat that include the shoulder, chest, and front legs.

Noun:

1. The forequarter of an animal is often divided into various cuts, such as shoulder roasts, ribs, and shanks.

Sample sentence: I bought a delicious forequarter of lamb to cook for dinner tonight.

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Adjective:

1. In the local folklore, the forequarter moon is believed to bring good fortune.

Sample sentence: The forequarter moon illuminated the night sky during the festival.

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Idiom:

1. "Give a forequarter to get a hindquarter" is an idiom that suggests sacrificing something now for a greater benefit in the future.

Sample sentence: The business owner decided to invest in research and development, understanding the idiom "give a forequarter to get a hindquarter."

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