forearm

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[ fawr-ahrm, fohr- ]
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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.

Origin of forearm

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First recorded in 1735–45; fore- + arm1

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Other definitions for forearm (2 of 2)

forearm2
[ fawr-ahrm, fohr- ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to prepare in advance or beforehand, especially for difficulties.

Origin of forearm

2
First recorded in 1585–95; fore- + arm2

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British Dictionary definitions for forearm (1 of 2)

forearm1

/ (ˈfɔːrˌɑːm) /


noun
  1. the part of the arm from the elbow to the wrist: Related adjectives: cubital, radial

Origin of forearm

1
C18: from fore- + arm 1

British Dictionary definitions for forearm (2 of 2)

forearm2

/ (fɔːrˈɑːm) /


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

Origin of forearm

2
C16: from fore- + arm ²

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