forearm

¹

[fawr-ahrm, fohr-]

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.

forearm

²

[fawr-ahrm, fohr-]

verb (used with object)

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

forearm

¹

/ ˈfɔːrˌɑːm /

noun

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

forearm

²

/ fɔːrˈɑːm /

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of forearm¹

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

Origin of forearm²

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of forearm¹

C18: from _fore- + _arm ¹

Origin of forearm²

C16: from _fore- + _arm ²

Example Sentences

I told the farmworkers how after only two days of work last week, my lower back and my forearms ached.

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Said Schirmer: “I reached up and it hit my forearm. I just pulled all my strength on a bull rush and jumped as high as I could.”

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However an innocuous collision with Queensland Reds' Jock Campbell in the team's second tour match, left Daly's right forearm with a fracture running the length of the bone.

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They seized Ashton firmly, one on each side, as Pater Lumley grabbed Ashton’s forearm with both hands.

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Elliot Daly is available for selection after completing his recovery from the fractured forearm he sustained on the Lions tour, but has not played since facing Queensland Reds on 2 July.

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