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1forearm
verb fore·arm \(ˌ)fȯr-ˈärm\
Definition of FOREARM
transitive verb
: to arm in advance : prepare
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First Known Use of FOREARM
1584
Related to FOREARM
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- brace, fortify, nerve, poise, psych (up), ready, steel, strengthen
2forearm
noun fore·arm \ˈfȯr-ˌärm\
: the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist
Full Definition of FOREARM
: the part of the human arm between the elbow and the wrist; also : the corresponding part in other vertebrates
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First Known Use of FOREARM
1741
FOREARM Defined for Kids
forearm
noun fore·arm \ˈfȯr-ˌärm\
Definition of FOREARM for Kids
: the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist
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forearm
noun fore·arm \ˈfōr-ˌärm, ˈfȯr-\
Medical Definition of FOREARM
: the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist; also : the corresponding part in other vertebrates
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