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

My forearm brushes his, and I exhale, suddenly feeling more philosophical.

From Literature

I said, resting my forearms on the door.

From Literature

Clare set his cup on the floor, then leaned his forearms on his knobby black knees.

From Literature

Osimhen was subbed off at half-time and it was later revealed by the Turkish side that he had fractured his forearm.

From BBC

Doncic was dealing with right hip soreness and Reaves was battling a right forearm contusion after Wednesday’s physical win over Houston.

From Los Angeles Times