forearm

1
[ 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.

Origin of forearm

1
First recorded in 1735–45; fore- + arm1

Definition for forearm (2 of 2)

forearm 2
[ fawr-ahrm, fohr- ]
/ fɔrˈɑrm, foʊr- /

verb (used with object)

to prepare in advance or beforehand, especially for difficulties.

Origin of forearm

2
First recorded in 1585–95; fore- + arm2

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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 1

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
[ fôrärm′ ]

n.

The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.