Forearm


[fawr-ahrm, fohr-] /ˈfɔrˌɑrm, ˈfoʊr-/

noun
1.
Anatomy. the part of the between the elbow and the wrist.
2.
Zoology. the corresponding part of the foreleg between the elbow and the knee in certain quadrupeds.
[fawr-ahrm, fohr-] /fɔrˈɑrm, foʊr-/
verb (used with object)
1.
to prepare in advance or beforehand, especially for difficulties.
/ˈfɔːrˌɑːm/
noun
1.
the part of the arm from the elbow to the wrist related adjectives cubital radial
/fɔːrˈɑːm/
verb
1.
(transitive) to prepare or arm (someone, esp oneself) in advance
n.

1741, from fore- + arm (n.1).
v.

1590s, from fore- + arm (v.) “take up weapons.” Related: Forearmed; forearming.

forearm fore·arm (fôr’ärm’)
n.
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.

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