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 cubitalradial

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

When worn on the forearm, it offers precise, real-time readings of blood pressure deep within the body.

From Science Daily

She has a “knife” tattoo on her forearm and freckles on her face.

From Los Angeles Times

He had bite wounds to his forearm and cuts and bruises from being dragged.

From BBC

Norrie was aiming to lift the trophy in only his fourth tournament back on the main tour, having missed almost three months with a forearm injury.

From BBC

He points out the bite marks on his forearms and adds: "So, I hurt myself all the time - see the scars here?"

From BBC