frontlegs

noun
UK /ˈfrʌnt lɛɡz/
US /ˈfrʌnt lɛɡz/

The two legs at the front of an animal's body.

The dog hurt one of its frontlegs while running.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The forward pair of legs on an insect or spider.

The beetle used its frontlegs to climb the twig.

3. The front supports of a piece of furniture.

The chair's frontlegs were shorter than the back ones.

4. The front legs of a person in a seated or crawling position.

The baby pushed up on its frontlegs and started to crawl.