forearm
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[ fawr-ahrm, fohr- ]
/ ˈfɔrˌɑrm, ˈfoʊr- /
noun
Anatomy.
the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
Zoology.
the corresponding part of the foreleg between the elbow and the knee in certain quadrupeds.
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Definition for forearm (2 of 2)
forearm
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[ fawr-ahrm, fohr- ]
/ fɔrˈɑrm, foʊr- /
verb (used with object)
to prepare in advance or beforehand, especially for difficulties.
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British Dictionary definitions for forearm (1 of 2)
forearm
1
/ (ˈfɔːrˌɑːm) /
noun
the part of the arm from the elbow to the wrist
Related adjectives: cubital, radial
Word Origin for forearm
C18: from
fore- +
arm
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British Dictionary definitions for forearm (2 of 2)
forearm
2
/ (fɔːrˈɑːm) /
verb
(tr)
to prepare or arm (someone, esp oneself) in advance
Word Origin for forearm
C16: from
fore- +
arm ²
Medical definitions for forearm
forearm
[ fôr′ärm′ ]
n.
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.