# forearm

Pronunciation: US say "FOR-arm" /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/; UK say "FAW-rahm" /ˈfɔːɹˌɑːm/

## Noun

1. The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
   - Simple: The part of your arm between your wrist and your elbow.
   - _The nurse wrapped a clean bandage around his forearm._
   - _Tennis players often develop strong forearm muscles over time._
3. A section of a firearm between the receiver and the muzzle, gripped to hold the weapon steady.
   - Simple: The part of a gun's body that you hold to keep it steady when aiming.
   - _The hunter steadied the rifle by gripping its forearm firmly._
   - _Aftermarket forearms can improve a shotgun's balance and handling._

## Verb

Pronunciation: US say "for-ARM" /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/; UK say "faw-RAHM" /ˌfɔːˈɹɑːm/

2. To equip or prepare oneself or another in advance to meet a difficulty or threat.
   - Simple: To prepare someone ahead of time for trouble or danger.
   - _Reading the briefing forearmed the negotiators against every likely objection._
   - _Wise investors forearm themselves with knowledge before a market downturn._

## Origin

Formed from "fore-" and "arm," comparable to Dutch voorarm, Danish forarm, and German Vorderarm, all meaning "forearm."

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