forward portion

collocation in English

meaningsofforwardandportion

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forward
adjective
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/ˈfɔː.wəd/us
/ˈfɔːr.wɚd/
towards the direction that is in front ...
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portion
noun[C]
uk
/ˈpɔː.ʃən/us
/ˈpɔːr.ʃən/
a part or share of ...
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(Definition offorwardandportionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Theforwardportionof some empty cases can be reformed for use as obsolete or wildcat cartridges with similar base configuration.
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Fastening means are provided on theforwardportionof the member, and are adapted for attachment to an orthodontic appliance.
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The survivors from that group occupied aforwardportionof the position for some hours.
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This can be done efficiently if both solutions are computed at once, as theforwardportionof the pure tridiagonal matrix algorithm can be shared.
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In the end, both are correct: they cooperate through theforwardportion, but argue through the reverse.
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She broke in two and herforwardportionsank.
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Sleeping accommodation and a saloon were also provided in theforwardportion.
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This was a roughly half-cylindrical form with the rounded side up; theforwardportionof the tank held the oil, while the remainder held the water.
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Shirley also has trouble taking wide turns, and quits even before finishing theforwardportion.
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A flexible submerged portion separated the rear section from the rigidforwardportionof the slipway to prevent the submerged part from rolling with the ship's motion.
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Soon, a serious gasoline fire broke out in theforwardportionof the hangar; within 24 minutes of the initial attack, there were three additional major gasoline vapor explosions.
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