noun
forearm
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noun
1
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
1
To prepare for something in advance.
"Forewarned is forearmed — knowing the risks helped them prepare."
How to Use Forearm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe lower part of your arm, from elbow to wrist.
Common pairings
strong forearms
forearm muscles
Word Forms
forearmed past tense, forearms plural, forearms singular
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Etymology
From fore- + arm.