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- [fawr-ahrm, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌɑrm, ˈfoʊr-/
- /ˈfɔː.rɑːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-ahrm, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌɑrm, ˈfoʊr-/
Definitions of forearm word
- noun forearm Anatomy. the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist. 1
- noun forearm Zoology. the corresponding part of the foreleg between the elbow and the knee in certain quadrupeds. 1
- verb with object forearm to prepare in advance or beforehand, especially for difficulties. 1
- noun forearm Prepare (someone) in advance for danger, attack, or another undesirable future event. 1
- noun forearm anatomy: part of arm 1
- transitive verb forearm prepare for sth bad 1
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Origin of forearm
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; fore- + arm1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Forearm
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
forearm popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
forearm usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for forearm
noun forearm
- radius — a straight line extending from the center of a circle or sphere to the circumference or surface: The radius of a circle is half the diameter.
- ulna — Anatomy. the bone of the forearm on the side opposite to the thumb. Compare radius (def 7).
- antibrachium — (anatomy) alternative spelling of antebrachium.
verb forearm
- prepare — to put in proper condition or readiness: to prepare a patient for surgery.
- forewarn — to warn in advance.
- tip off — a small present of money given directly to someone for performing a service or menial task; gratuity: He gave the waiter a dollar as a tip.
- prime — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- alert — If you are alert, you are paying full attention to things around you and are able to deal with anything that might happen.
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