forearm
IPA: fɔrˈɑrm
noun
- 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.
verb
- (transitive, sometimes figurative) To arm in preparation.
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Examples of "forearm" in Sentences
- The forearm is long and muscular.
- Brachioradialis flexes the forearm at the elbow.
- It is in the anterior compartment of the forearm.
- The German pressed her forearm and the beep stopped.
- The segment between the elbow and wrist is the forearm.
- The badge was worn on the right forearm of the uniform.
- Examples of different forearm crutches are pictured on the right.
- It innervates most of the flexor muscles in the forearm and hand.
- The elbow was bent, the forearm supine with the fingers clenched.
- It is located on the back of the forearm, just proximal to the hand.