Word
forearm
Phoneticsfore·arm, stress on the first syllable
/ˈfɔˌɹɑɹm/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the part of your arm between your elbow and your wrist. It contains two bones and many muscles that help you move your hand.
n. the section of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist. It contains the radius and ulna bones and is responsible for rotational movements of the hand.
Examples
“He has a small tattoo on his left forearm.”
“The tennis player wore a compression sleeve on her forearm to help manage a recurring muscle strain.”
“In anatomical terms, the forearm is divided into anterior and posterior compartments, each containing muscles that control the complex movements of the wrist and digits.”
Examples
simple
“He has a small tattoo on his left forearm.”
contextual
“The tennis player wore a compression sleeve on her forearm to help manage a recurring muscle strain.”
complex
“In anatomical terms, the forearm is divided into anterior and posterior compartments, each containing muscles that control the complex movements of the wrist and digits.”
Real-World Examples
“The suspect has a tattoo on his left forearm.” “Police said the woman suffered a small laceration to her lip and an injury to her right forearm.” Etymology
From fore- + arm. Compare Dutch voorarm (“forearm”), Danish forarm (“forearm”), German Vorderarm (“forearm”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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