HyperDic: forearm

English > 2 senses of the word forearm:
NOUNbodyforearmthe part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist
VERBcompetitionforearmarm in advance of a confrontation
forearm > pronunciation
Soundsfaoraa'rm; fao'raa.rm
Rhymesalarm ... underarm: 13 rhymes with aarm...
English > forearm: 2 senses > noun 1, body
MeaningThe part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist.
Part ofarmA human limb
Partsaccessory cephalic vein, vena cephalica accessoriaA vein that passes along the radial edge of the forearm and joins the cephalic vein near the elbow
anconeous muscle, musculus anconeusThe muscle that extends the forearm and abducts the ulna in pronation of the wrist
basilic vein, vena basilicaA vein that drains the back of the hand and forearm and empties into the axillary vein
radial vein, vena radialisSuperficial veins ascending the radial side of the forearm
radiusThe outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm
ulna, elbow boneThe inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
ulnar vein, vena ulnarisAny of several veins of the forearm
BroaderlimbOne of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping
Spanishantebrazo
Catalanavantbraç
English > forearm: 2 senses > verb 1, competition
MeaningArm in advance of a confrontation.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s somebody
Broaderarm, build up, fortify, girdPrepare oneself for a military confrontation

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