Forearm definition

fôr-ärm

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To arm or prepare in advance of a conflict.

verb

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

noun

To arm in advance; prepare beforehand for a fight or any difficulty.

verb

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

noun

The corresponding part of the foreleg in certain quadrupeds, such as a horse.

noun

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

noun

The corresponding part of the foreleg in certain quadrupeds, such as a horse.

noun

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

noun

(firearms) A section of the weapon between the receiver and the muzzle, used to hold the firearm steady.

noun

verb

Other Word Forms

Singular:

forearm

Plural:

forearms

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

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