forearm
1[ fawr-ahrm, fohr- ]
/ ˈfɔrˌɑrm, ˈfoʊr- /
noun
Anatomy. the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
Zoology. the corresponding part of the foreleg between the elbow and the knee in certain quadrupeds.
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forearm2
[ fawr-ahrm, fohr- ]
/ fɔrˈɑrm, foʊr- /
verb (used with object)
to prepare in advance or beforehand, especially for difficulties.
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British Dictionary definitions for forearm (1 of 2)
forearm1
/ (ˈfɔːrˌɑːm) /
noun
the part of the arm from the elbow to the wristRelated adjectives: cubital, radial
Word Origin for forearm
C18: from fore- + arm 1
British Dictionary definitions for forearm (2 of 2)
forearm2
/ (fɔːrˈɑːm) /
verb
(tr) to prepare or arm (someone, esp oneself) in advance
Word Origin for forearm
C16: from fore- + arm ²
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Medical definitions for forearm
forearm
[ fôr′ärm′ ]
n.
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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