What is the meaning of the word "foremost"?

Definitions:

  1. preceding all others in spatial position copy to clipboard adjective
    • the foremost compartment of the ship copy to clipboard
  2. prominently forward copy to clipboard adverb
    • I put my best foot foremost. copy to clipboard
  3. situated closest to the bow copy to clipboard adjective
    • the foremost compartment of the ship copy to clipboard

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