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backward |
with the back part or back side foremost or leading. [1/8 definitions] |
Bujumbura |
the former capital of Burundi, and the foremost center of commerce. |
cardinal |
first and foremost in importance. [1/4 definitions] |
chief |
the foremost or most important person in a group; leader. [1/3 definitions] |
endways |
with an end foremost or topmost. [1/4 definitions] |
first-class |
of the highest in quality, rank, or grade; foremost; best. [1/4 definitions] |
first lady |
the woman foremost in a specified field, such as politics or medicine. [1/2 definitions] |
forefront |
the foremost position or portion. [1/2 definitions] |
foresheet |
(pl.) in an open rowboat, the space in front of the foremost rower's seat. [1/2 definitions] |
fore-topmast |
the spar or part of a mast serving as the topmast of a vessel's foremost mast. |
frontward |
with the front part foremost or leading. [1/2 definitions] |
headlong |
with the head leading or foremost. [1/4 definitions] |
headmost |
being in the lead or foremost. |
king |
a person or animal that is first and foremost among others of its kind. [1/4 definitions] |
nose cone |
the cone-shaped, usu. detachable foremost section of a rocket or guided missile. |
paramount |
foremost in importance, power, or the like; chief. [1/2 definitions] |
top1 |
first; foremost. [1/11 definitions] |
van1 |
the foremost part or division of a movement or force, esp. a military force; forefront; vanguard. |
vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. [1/2 definitions] |
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