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forearm

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.



forearm

2

[fawr-ahrm, fohr-]

verb (used with object)

  1. to prepare in advance or beforehand, especially for difficulties.

forearm

1

/ ˈɔːˌɑː /

noun

  1. the part of the arm from the elbow to the wrist

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

forearm

2

/ ɔːˈɑː /

verb

  1. (tr) to prepare or arm (someone, esp oneself) in advance

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of forearm1

First recorded in 1735–45; fore- + arm 1

Origin of forearm2

First recorded in 1585–95; fore- + arm 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of forearm1

C18: from fore- + arm 1

Origin of forearm2

C16: from fore- + arm ²
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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.

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But, like previous seasons, they are dropping like flies, with shoulder and forearm issues.

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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.

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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.

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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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