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forearm
1[fawr-ahrm, fohr-]
noun
Anatomy.the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
Zoology.the corresponding part of the foreleg between the elbow and the knee in certain quadrupeds.
forearm
2[fawr-ahrm, fohr-]
verb (used with object)
to prepare in advance or beforehand, especially for difficulties.
forearm
1/ ˈɔːˌɑː /
noun
the part of the arm from the elbow to the wrist
forearm
2/ ɔːˈɑː /
verb
(tr) to prepare or arm (someone, esp oneself) in advance
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of forearm1
Origin of forearm2
Example Sentences
This patient, who was found in Pasadena, has a tattoo of a small cross on his left forearm and small star tattoo on his left bicep.
But, like previous seasons, they are dropping like flies, with shoulder and forearm issues.
Phillips had missed the last three weeks because of forearm discomfort — and had not progressed in his recovery despite initial optimism that he would only miss the minimum 15 days on the injured list.
In wheel throwing, it’s important to anchor your elbows to your hips, forearms to the splash pan and thighs to the outside of your wheel — I didn’t do any of that.
The complaint also alleges that McIver slammed her forearm into a uniformed HSI agent, attempted to restrain him and pushed an ICE officer.
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