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- foreshadowing/fɔːˈʃædəʊɪŋ/A narrative technique where hints or clues are given about events that will occur later in a story.nounC1
- foreshank/ˈfɔː.ʃæŋk/The front part of the shin or leg of a quadruped animal, particularly the upper foreleg of a carcass such as beef or lamb.nounC2 (low-frequency technical/specialist term)
- foresheet/ˈfɔː.ʃiːt/A rope used to control the angle and trim of a sail, specifically the foresail (the sail set forward of the mainmast). In older usage, it can also refer to the forward part of an open boat.nounLow (Specialist)
- foreshock/ˈfɔː.ʃɒk/A smaller earthquake that occurs before the main, larger earthquake in the same area.nounLow frequency
- foreshore/ˈfɔː.ʃɔː(r)/The part of a shore that lies between the average high tide and low tide marks; the intertidal zone.nounC1-C2 / Low Frequency
- foreshorten/fɔːˈʃɔː.tən/To portray or represent an object or figure as shorter than it actually is in order to give an illusion of depth or proper perspective, or to abbreviate or condense something.verbverb-transitiveC2
- foreshots/ˈfɔː.ʃɒts/The initial fraction of distillate collected in the process of distilling spirits, typically containing volatile, unwanted compounds.plural-nounVery Low
- foreshow/fɔːˈʃəʊ/To show or indicate beforehand; to foretell, predict, or presage.verbverb-transitiveLow
- foreside/ˈfɔː.saɪd/The front or foremost part; the side that faces forward.nounVery Rare
- foresight/ˈfɔːsaɪt/the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.nounB2
- foreskin/ˈfɔːskɪn/the retractable roll of skin covering the end of the penis.nounLow-frequency, domain-specific
- foresleeve/ˈfɔː.sliːv/An early or premature form of a sleeve, particularly a detachable or ornamental sleeve worn in historical European fashion.nounVery Low
- forespeak/fɔːˈspiːk/to predict, foretell, or speak of something beforehandverbverb-transitiveRare
- forest/ˈfɒr.ɪst/A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth; a large expanse of woodland.nounverbverb-transitiveB1
- forest bathing/ˈfɒr.ɪst ˌbeɪ.ðɪŋ/The practice of spending time in a forest or wooded area for relaxation and health benefits, by mindfully engaging with the natural surroundings through the senses.nounLow-medium
- forest green/ˌfɒr.ɪst ˈɡriːn/A dark, rich shade of green, resembling the color of a dense forest.nounMedium
- forest grove/ˈfɒr.ɪst ɡrəʊv/A small group of trees within a larger forest, often forming a distinct, open area.nounC1
- forest hill/ˈfɒr.ɪst hɪl/A hill or area of elevated land that is densely covered with trees.nounLow-Frequency (as a compound noun); High-Frequency (as a proper name in certain regions, e.g., London, Toronto).
- forest hills/ˈfɒr.ɪst hɪlz/A specific place name, most commonly referring to the district or neighborhood in the borough of Queens, New York City.nounLow-medium (common as a proper noun in US contexts, rare as a generic descriptor).
- forest of dean/ˈfɒrɪst əv diːn/A large, historic forest and administrative district in Gloucestershire, England.nounLow-Frequency (Geographical Name)
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