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forefield

forefield noun: the nearest part of a field (as of view or of combat).

Noun

forefield (plural forefields)

  1. The nearest part of a field (as of view or of combat).
  2. (UK) The face of a mine working.
    Synonyms:
    forebreast

Synonyms of forefield

Forms of forefield

pluralforefields

Origin of forefield

From fore- + field.

Questions about forefield

What does forefield mean?
Forefield means the nearest part of a field (as of view or of combat).
What part of speech is forefield?
Forefield is a noun.
What is the plural of forefield?
The plural of forefield is forefields.

Words near forefield in the dictionary

  1. forefences
  2. forefend
  3. forefended
  4. forefending
  5. forefends
  6. forefield
  7. forefields
  8. forefighter
  9. forefighters
  10. forefin
  11. forefinger

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