forearm

[ fawr-ahrm, fohr- ]

/ ˈfɔrˌɑrm, ˈfoʊr- /

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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.

RELATED WORDS

radius, ulna

Nearby words

fore-edge painting, fore-topgallant, fore-topgallant mast, fore-topmast, fore-topsail, forearm, forearm smash, forearmed, forebear, forebode, foreboding

Origin of forearm

First recorded in 1735–45; fore- + arm¹

Definition for forearm (2 of 2)

forearm

[ fawr-ahrm, fohr- ]

/ fɔrˈɑrm, foʊr- /

verb (used with object)

to prepare in advance or beforehand, especially for difficulties.

Origin of forearm

First recorded in 1585–95; fore- + arm²

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A loose strand across my forearm in the morning, later one at my desk.
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Seven cubits of a thread dyed with turmeric are measured on the forearm of a girl seven years old, and cut off.
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It was through the fleshy part of the forearm, and due care had been taken not to break any bones.
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Rudolph, dizzy with pain and suspense, nursed his forearm mechanically.
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His captor released him with a final shake, and he brought a forearm to his streaming eyes.
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Almost staggering, she broke from the crowd and, with one forearm across her scarlet face, rushed past them into the school-house.
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British Dictionary definitions for forearm (1 of 2)

forearm

/ (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)

forearm

/ (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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forearm

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British Dictionary definitions for forearm (2 of 2)

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forearm

n.