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forel
nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
/ˈfɒrəl/A type of parchment or paper used for book covers or lining; historically, a type of cheap sheepskin parchment.
forelady
nounC1
/ˈfɔːˌleɪ.di/A woman who supervises and directs workers, especially in a factory, workshop, or jury.
foreland
nounLow
/ˈfɔːlənd/A piece of land that juts out into a body of water, especially a headland or promontory.
foreleg
nounC1
/ˈfɔː.leɡ/Either of the front legs of a four-legged animal.
forelimb
nounC1/C2
/ˈfɔː.lɪm/A front limb of a quadruped or, by extension, the upper limb of a biped.
forelock
nounC2
/ˈfɔː.lɒk/A lock of hair growing just above the forehead.
foreman
nounB1
/ˈfɔːmən/A skilled worker in charge of a group of other workers on a site or in a factory.
foremast
nounC1-C2/Technical
/ˈfɔː.mɑːst/The mast nearest the bow (front) of a sailing ship.
foremilk
nounLow
/ˈfɔːmɪlk/The first milk secreted at the beginning of a breastfeeding session, which is thinner, higher in lactose and lower in fat compared to hindmilk.
foremother
nounC1
/ˈfɔːˌmʌðə/A female ancestor, especially one who is an influential predecessor in a particular field or movement.
forename
nounB2
/ˈfɔːneɪm/A person's first name or given name, as distinguished from their family name or surname.
forenoon
adjectivenounLow
/ˈfɔː.nuːn/The period of the day between morning and noon; the late morning.
forenoon watch
nounLow (specialist/archaic)
/ˌfɔːˈnuːn wɒtʃ/A period of duty on a ship, traditionally from 8 a.m. to noon (or 4 a.m. to 8 a.m., depending on historical/watch system).
forensic
adjectivenounC1
/fəˈren.zɪk/Relating to the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.
forensic accountant
nounC1/C2 (Specialized professional vocabulary)
/fəˈrɛn.zɪk əˈkaʊn.tənt/A professional who investigates financial discrepancies and fraud using accounting, auditing, and investigative skills, often for use in legal proceedings or litigation.
forensic anthropology
nounC1/C2
/fəˈrɛn.zɪk ˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/The application of physical anthropology and human osteology in a legal context, primarily to identify human remains and determine cause of death.
forensic chemistry
nounLow-frequency (specialist term)
/fəˌren.zɪk ˈkem.ɪ.stri/The branch of chemistry concerned with analyzing evidence from crime scenes or civil incidents in support of legal proceedings.
forensic medicine
nounC1
/fəˈrɛn.zɪk ˈmɛd.sən/The branch of medicine that applies medical knowledge to legal problems, particularly in determining causes of death, injury, or disease for legal proceedings.
forensic psychiatry
nounC1/C2
/fəˌrɛn.zɪk saɪˈkaɪ.ə.tri/The application of psychiatric knowledge and expertise to legal matters and the criminal justice system.
forensic science
nounMedium frequency. Common in news, police/crime dramas, and academic contexts; less common in everyday conversation.
/fəˈrɛn.zɪk ˈsaɪ.əns/The application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime, focusing on the collection, preservation, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for legal purposes.

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