noun Uncommon

forearm

FAW-rahm

Forearm (noun) means the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist. Example: “He flexed his forearm to show off the tattoo.”

noun

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

"He flexed his forearm to show off the tattoo."

"She broke her forearm falling off her bike."

verb

To prepare for something in advance.

"Forewarned is forearmed — knowing the risks helped them prepare."

How to use forearm

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe lower part of your arm, from elbow to wrist.

Common pairings

strong forearms forearm muscles

forearmed past tense, forearms plural, forearms singular

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He flexed his _____ to show off the tattoo.

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What does “forearm” mean?

The word “forearm” means the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist. In plain terms, the lower part of your arm, from elbow to wrist.

How do you pronounce “forearm”?

“Forearm” is pronounced FAW-rahm (/ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/ in IPA).

How do you use “forearm” in a sentence?

Here is “forearm” used in a sentence: “He flexed his forearm to show off the tattoo.”

What part of speech is “forearm”?

Depending on how it is used, “forearm” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “forearm” a common word?

“Forearm” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “forearm” have?

“Forearm” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.

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