forearm
noun
the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
Example Sentences
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Cylindrical "forearms" house small electric motors, known as actuators, which pull on metal tendons that move the fingers with precision.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
The company has had issues designing its robots’ hands and forearms, as well as sourcing parts.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 26, 2025
The hands are driven by motors that are packed into forearms the size of coffee cans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2025
In wheel throwing, it’s important to anchor your elbows to your hips, forearms to the splash pan and thighs to the outside of your wheel — I didn’t do any of that.
From Salon ● May 25, 2025
Her forearms thudded against the branch, the bark scraping her skin as she scrambled to get a firm grip.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
