forearm

Elbow to wrist

The forearm is the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.

As a verb, to forearm is to prepare in advance against potential trouble: Forewarned is forearmed.

The noun stresses the first syllable; the verb stresses the second.

anatomy

ulna

Inner forearm bone

  • radiusCenter-to-perimeter distance
  • elbowArm's middle joint
  • wristHand-forearm connection

flexors · extensors · pronation · supination · muscles · tendons · ligaments · olecranon · brachial · artery

grasp

grip

Secure manual hold

  • clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
  • holdMaintain in grasp
  • claspSecuring device that clicks

clench · carry · lift · support · reach · extend · rotate · manipulate · squeeze · wrist

musculature

flexors

Joint-bending muscles

carpi · tendons · fascia · belly · insertion · origin · contraction · flexion · extension

strength

curls

Spiraling hair sections

barbell · resistance · training · exercise · bodybuilding · weightlifting · pronation · supination · fitness · conditioning

defense

block

Solid mass, or impede

  • parryDefensive blade deflection
  • guardWatchful defensive attention
  • shieldHandheld defensive armor

protection · deflect · brace · ward · absorb · martial-arts · boxing · sparring · cover · clinch

anticipate

forewarn

Alert in advance

preempt · forestall · planning · readiness · proactive · forethought · precaution

Categories
Opposites
arm segment position

forearmupper arm

Limb segment above elbow

humerus · bicep · tricep

preparedness/readiness

forearmdisarm

Remove capacity to harm

demoralize · discourage · weaken · dishearten · undermine

Phrases
Family

forearms, forearmed, forearming

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G