Definition of forearm Forearm
/fɔɹɑˈɹm/ - [forarm] - fore•arm
We found 11 definitions of forearm from 7 different sources.
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What does forearm mean?
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NounPlural: forearms |
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| forearm - the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist | ||
| limb the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles; "the limb of the sextant" | ||
| arm the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person | ||
| anconeous muscle, musculus anconeus the muscle that extends the forearm and abducts the ulna in pronation of the wrist | ||
| accessory cephalic vein, vena cephalica accessoria a vein that passes along the radial edge of the forearm and joins the cephalic vein near the elbow | ||
| basilic vein, vena basilica a vein that drains the back of the hand and forearm and empties into the axillary vein | ||
| radial vein, vena radialis superficial veins ascending the radial side of the forearm; combines with the ulnar veins to form the brachial vein | ||
| ulnar vein, vena ulnaris any of several veins of the forearm | ||
| radius the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere | ||
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| forearm - arm in advance of a confrontation | ||
| arm, gird, build up, fortify prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- forearm (Noun)
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow. - forearm (Verb)
To arm in preparation.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- forearm (v. t.)
To arm or prepare for attack or resistance before the time of need. - forearm (n.)
That part of the arm or fore limb between the elbow and wrist; the antibrachium.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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forearm
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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forearm
fōr′ärm, n. the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist -
forearm
fōr-ärm′, v.t. to arm or prepare beforehand
Wikipedia 
- The forearm is the part of the human arm between the elbow and the wrist.
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