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forearm - 8 dictionary results

fore⋅arm

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.


Origin:
1735–45; fore- + arm 1

fore⋅arm

2[fawr-ahrm, fohr-]
–verb (used with object)
to prepare in advance or beforehand, esp. for difficulties.

Origin:
1585–95; fore- + arm 2
fore·arm 1   (fôr-ärm', fōr-)   
tr.v.   fore·armed, fore·arm·ing, fore·arms
To arm or prepare in advance of a conflict.
fore·arm 2   (fôr'ärm', fōr'-)   
n.  
  1. The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
  2. The corresponding part of the foreleg in certain quadrupeds, such as a horse.

Forearm

Fore*arm"\, v. t. To arm or prepare for attack or resistance before the time of need. --South.

Forearm

Fore"arm`\, n. (Anat.) That part of the arm or fore limb between the elbow and wrist; the antibrachium.
Language Translation for : forearm
Spanish: antebrazo,
German: der Unterarm,
Japanese: 前腕

Main Entry: fore·arm
Pronunciation: 'fOr-"ärm, 'for-
Function: noun
: the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist; also : the corresponding part in other vertebrates

forearm fore·arm (fôr'ärm')
n.
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.

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