forearm
(noun) the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist
forearm
(verb) arm in advance of a confrontation
Source: WordNet® 3.1
forearm (plural forearms)
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
(firearms) A section of the weapon between the receiver and the muzzle, used to hold the firearm steady.
• (part of the arm): antebrachium, lower arm
• (part of a weapon): forestock, handguard
• (part of the arm): brachium, upper arm, aftarm
forearm (third-person singular simple present forearms, present participle forearming, simple past and past participle forearmed)
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To arm in preparation.
• This verb is quite rare, except in the participial adjective forearmed, found in the common adage forewarned is forearmed.
Source: Wiktionary
Fore*arm", v. t.
Definition: To arm or prepare for attack or resistance before the time of need. South.
Fore"arm`, n. (Anat.)
Definition: That part of the arm or fore limb between the elbow and wrist; the antibrachium.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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