Forearm Meaning
/ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
nounA section of the weapon between the receiver and the muzzle, used to hold the firearm steady.
Sentence Examples
My wrist and forearm hurt, I think I might be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome.
The elbow is the joint between the arm and forearm.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He protected his face with his ____, shielding it from the unexpected impact.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He wore a protective sleeve on his ____ after injuring himself while working in the garage.
Word Origin & History
From fore- + arm. Compare Dutch voorarm (“forearm”), Danish forarm (“forearm”), German Vorderarm (“forearm”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"But in so far as they were able to forearm themselves against the anxieties of bereavement, the loss may have been that much easier to face."
— 2013, Peter Marris, Widows and Their Families, page 20:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He protected his face with his ____, shielding it from the unexpected impact.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He wore a protective sleeve on his ____ after injuring himself while working in the garage.