FOREARM


Meaning of FOREARM in English

I. (ˈ) ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ transitive verb

Etymology: fore- + arm (v)

: to arm in advance for attack or resistance ; broadly : prepare

we must forearm ourselves against the coming winter

II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: fore- + arm (part of the body)

1. : the part of the arm or forelimb between the elbow and the wrist in a primate : antebrachium ; sometimes : the corresponding part in other vertebrate animals — see horse illustration

2. : fore-end 2

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