Forearm

Origin

From - + arm. Compare Dutch voorarm ("forearm"), Danish forarm ("forearm"), Swedish förarm ("forearm"), German Vorderarm ("forearm").

Full definition of forearm

Noun

1. The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
2. (firearms) A section of the weapon between the receiver and the muzzle, used to hold the firearm steady.

Synonyms

• (part of the arm) antebrachium
• (part of a weapon) forestock, handguard

Verb

1. To arm in preparation.

Usage notes

This verb is quite rare, except in the participial adjective forearmed, found in the common adage forewarned is forearmed.