forearm

¹ American  

[fawr-ahrm, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌɑrm, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

1. Anatomy. the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.

2. Zoology. the corresponding part of the foreleg between the elbow and the knee in certain quadrupeds.

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forearm ² American  

[fawr-ahrm, fohr-] / fɔrˈɑrm, foʊr- /

verb (used with object)

1. to prepare in advance or beforehand, especially for difficulties.

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forearm ¹ British  

/ ˈfɔːrˌɑːm /

noun

1. the part of the arm from the elbow to the wrist

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forearm ² British  

/ fɔːrˈɑːm /

verb

1. (tr) to prepare or arm (someone, esp oneself) in advance

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Etymology

Origin of forearm¹

First recorded in 1735–45; fore- + arm ¹

Origin of forearm²

First recorded in 1585–95; fore- + arm ²

Example Sentences

But with lifting straps like the Forearm Forklift Lifting Straps, I feel like the Hulk.

From Slate • Oct. 19, 2018

Forearm injuries are often connected to elbow injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2017

Forearm pain is often ominous because it can be a symptom of elbow problems, and deGrom already had Tommy John surgery in 2010.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2016

Forearm tightness can be a precursor to Tommy John surgery -- a procedure Wood had in 2009 while playing at the University of Georgia.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2016

Forearm on knee, he had surrendered completely to his thoughts.

From Deep Furrows by Moorhouse, Hopkins