forearm

1 of 2

noun

fore·arm ˈfȯr-ˌärm

Synonyms of forearm

: the part of the human arm between the elbow and the wrist

also : the corresponding part in other vertebrates

forearm

2 of 2

verb

fore·arm (ˌ)fȯr-ˈärm

forearmed; forearming; forearms

transitive verb

: to arm in advance : prepare

Examples of forearm in a Sentence

Verb forearmed themselves for the championship game with the help of a sports psychologist

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Noun

Participants earned up to five points for sitting and five for rising with points deducted for losing balance or using a hand, knee, forearm or side of the leg for support. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 The open-label study compared treated forearms with untreated forearms rather than a placebo cream. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

The next moment, George Atkinson is forearming you in the jaw. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2025 Diabetes blisters can develop on your fingers, hands, toes, feet, and sometimes forearms. — Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for forearm

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First Known Use

Noun

1741, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1584, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forearm was in 1584

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“Forearm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forearm. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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forearm

1 of 2 verb

fore·arm (ˈ)fōr-ˌärm

(ˈ)fȯr-

: to arm in advance : prepare

forearm

2 of 2 noun

fore·arm ˈfōr-ˌärm

ˈfȯr-

: the part of the human arm between the elbow and the wrist

Medical Definition

forearm

noun

fore·arm ˈfōr-ˌärm, ˈfȯr-

: the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist

also : the corresponding part in other vertebrates

forearm

noun

verb

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