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Vocabulary Entry
forequarter
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A part of an animal that comprises the front quarters, usually including the shoulders.
Example Sentences
"The butcher suggested using the forequarter for making stew."
"We learned how to identify the different parts of the forequarter during the butchering class."
"In culinary school, they taught us how to prepare cuts from the forequarter."
V
verb
To divide or cut into forequarters (less common usage).
Example Sentences
"The chef will forequarter the lamb for the special dish."
"It's important to know how to forequarter the meat properly for an even cook."
"They decided to forequarter the carcass before selling it at the market."
A
adjective
Relating to the front end of an animal, especially in the context of meat cuts.
Example Sentences
"The forequarter cuts are typically less expensive than the hindquarter."
"In this recipe, you can use forequarter sections of beef for a richer flavor."
"The forequarter region is often preferred for making stocks and soups."