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forearm

USFOR-arm/ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/UKFAW-rahm/ˈfɔːɹˌɑːm/
As a verbfor-ARM

Pluralforearms

Verbforearms, forearming, forearmed

3 meanings of forearm

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    The part of your arm between your wrist and your elbow.

    She broke her forearm falling off her bike.

    He has a small tattoo on his left forearm.

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  2. 2
    verbfigurativelytransitive
    To prepare someone ahead of time for trouble or danger.

    Like packing an umbrella before you even know it will rain.

    Good coaches forearm their players against disappointment.

    She forearmed herself with extra study before the hard exam.

    Similarprepare, arm, equip, prime, ready

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  3. 3
    nouncountable
    The part of a gun's body that you hold to keep it steady when aiming.

    Like the front handle you grip on a power tool to keep it steady.

    He gripped the forearm of the rifle and took careful aim.

    A worn forearm can make a shotgun hard to hold steady.

    Similarfore-end, handguard

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Origin

Made from "fore-" plus "arm."