Forearm meaning

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To arm or prepare in advance of a conflict.
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The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
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The corresponding part of the foreleg in certain quadrupeds, such as a horse.
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The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
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To arm in advance; prepare beforehand for a fight or any difficulty.
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The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
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The corresponding part of the foreleg in certain quadrupeds, such as a horse.
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The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
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(firearms) A section of the weapon between the receiver and the muzzle, used to hold the firearm steady.
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Origin of forearm

From fore- +‎ arm. Compare Dutch voorarm (“forearm”), Danish forarm (“forearm”), Swedish förarm (“forearm”), German Vorderarm (“forearm”).

Sentence Examples

  • She covered her eyes with one forearm and succumbed to tears.

  • She gripped his roped forearm with both hands, afraid it was going to hurt.

  • Nishani followed and gripped his forearm with both of her small, soft hands.

  • There was nothing left of her forearm but a mangled mess.

  • He pondered his bandaged forearm, where he cut himself when he intended to take her as his mate.

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