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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
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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.

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Medical Dictionary

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
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

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

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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