English Explanatory Dictionary

forearm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
  2. A section of the weapon between the receiver and the muzzle, used to hold the firearm steady.
verb
  1. To arm in preparation.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-forearm.wav /ˌfɔːˈɹɑːm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-forearm2.wav /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ LL-Q1860_(eng)-Arlo_Barnes-forearm.wav /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/

Word forms

forearm forearms forearming forearmed

Etymology

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

Synonyms

antebrachium lower arm forestock handguard

Derived words

forearm bone forearm crutch forearm jerk forearm smash
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