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forensics
adjectivenounC1
/fəˈrɛn.zɪks/The application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.
foreordain
verbverb-transitiveLow (Formal/Literary/Religious)
/ˌfɔːr.ɔːˈdeɪn/To decide or determine something (especially a future event or outcome) in advance, often by divine will or destiny.
foreordinate
verb-transitiveVery Low (C2+)
/fɔːrˈɔːdɪneɪt/To determine or appoint something beforehand; to predestine.
foreordination
nounC2
/ˌfɔːrɔːdɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/The act of determining or decreeing something in advance, especially by divine will or authority; predestination.
forepart
nounLow
/ˈfɔː.pɑːt/The front or forward part of something.
forepaw
nounC1
/ˈfɔː.pɔː/The front foot of a quadrupedal animal.
forepeak
nounC2
/ˈfɔː.piːk/The forward-most compartment at the bow of a ship, below deck.
foreperson
nounC1
/ˈfɔːˌpɜːs(ə)n/The leader or presiding member of a jury, or a supervisor of workers, specifically using gender-neutral language.
foreplay
nounC1
/ˈfɔː.pleɪ/sexual activity (such as kissing, touching, etc.) that precedes intercourse, intended to increase arousal.
forepleasure
nounC2
/ˈfɔːplɛʒə/Minor pleasure or satisfaction that precedes and leads towards a greater, more intense pleasure.
forepole
nounverb-transitiveVery Low (Specialist Technical Term)
/ˈfɔːpəʊl/A long, pointed wooden or steel pole driven ahead of a tunnel face to provide temporary support in loose or unstable ground during mining or tunneling.
forequarter
nounC2
/ˈfɔːˌkwɔːtə/The front section of the body of a butchered quadruped, including a leg and adjacent parts.
forequarters
plural-nounC1/C2
/ˈfɔːˌkwɔː.təz/The front part of a four-legged animal's body, specifically the two front legs and the associated shoulders and chest.
forereach
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
/fɔːˈriːtʃ/To gain ground upon or overtake, especially when sailing.
forerun
verbverb-transitiveLow (Rare/Archaic)
/fɔːˈrʌn/to come before in time or order; to precede or indicate something that will follow.
forerunner
nounC1
/ˈfɔːˌrʌnə/A person or thing that comes before and indicates the approach of another, or a precursor.
foresaddle
nounRare
/ˈfɔːsæd(ə)l/The front portion of a saddled animal, specifically the forequarters; a cut of meat comprising the shoulder and front legs of a lamb, veal, or other animal.
foresail
nounC1
/ˈfɔː.seɪl/The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
foresee
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/fɔːˈsiː/To see or know something that will happen in the future before it happens.
foreshadow
verbverb-transitiveC1-C2
/fɔːˈʃædəʊ/To suggest or warn about something (usually negative or significant) that will happen later.

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