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forearm

fo·rearm

UK/ˌfɔːˈɹɑːm/ US/ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist

verb

1.

Origin

From fore- + arm. Compare Dutch voorarm (“forearm”), Danish forarm (“forearm”), German Vorderarm (“forearm”).

Phrases

  • forearm bone
  • forearm crutch
  • forearm jerk
  • forearm smash

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