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

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

Again, there were signs of wear and tear as he called for the physio to treat a neck issue and then a problem with his right forearm against German Struff.

From BBC

Police say he has multiple tattoos, including his last name, “VILLALOBOS” on his forearm; the phrase “Respect is earned not given” on his inner right arm, and “Miabella” on his left inner arm.

From Los Angeles Times

Up in the bleachers, Neilly Busch, 6, is squeezing at a dusty scrape on her forearm, trying to make it bleed.

From Los Angeles Times

On her right forearm, the Pazyryk woman had an image of leopards around the head of a deer.

From BBC

More than three months after sustaining a forearm injury, key reliever Blake Treinen rejoined the Dodgers on Sunday after recently completing a minor-league rehab assignment.

From Los Angeles Times