forearm — The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrˌɑːrm/
Example Sentences
- The boxer's forearms were as thick as tree trunks.
- She got a tiny cat tattoo on her forearm, and now everyone at the office wants one too.
- Remember: forewarned is forearmed, so review past civil service exam questions early.
forearm
NOUN[/ˈfɔːrˌɑːrm/]
The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
The boxer blocks the punch with his forearm just in time.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Forearm originates from Old English, combining 'fore' (meaning front or before) and 'earm' (meaning arm). Initially, it referred simply to the front portion of the arm; later, it developed a figurative sense meaning to prepare or arm oneself in advance, as reflected in the phrase 'forewarned is forearmed'.
Breakdown
fore- (front, before) + arm (limb). The compound originally denoted the anatomical front section of the arm; the verb form extended this to mean preparing or equipping oneself in anticipation of something.
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📝Examples
“The boxer's forearms were as thick as tree trunks.”
“She got a tiny cat tattoo on her forearm, and now everyone at the office wants one too.”
“Remember: forewarned is forearmed, so review past civil service exam questions early.”
“After carrying his sleeping toddler for an hour, his forearm felt like it might fall off.”
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