forearm

Meaning

Noun

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

Verb

To arm in preparation.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/

Etymology

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