Forearm

Pronunciation: /fɔːrˈɑːrm/

Definitions of forearm

noun the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist

Example Sentences

A1 He hurt his forearm while playing football.

A2 She wrapped a bandage around her forearm to support the sprained muscle.

B1 The athlete's forearm muscles were sore after a long day of training.

B2 The tennis player had a strong forearm grip, allowing her to hit powerful shots.

C1 The surgeon carefully made an incision on the patient's forearm to access the damaged tissue.

C2 The artist's forearm muscles were well-developed from years of painting and sculpting.

Examples of forearm in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the patient's forearm for any signs of swelling or bruising.

informal I accidentally bumped my forearm on the table and it really hurts now.

slang I need to roll up my sleeves and show off my forearm muscles at the gym.

figurative She had a strong forearm when it came to negotiating business deals.

Grammatical Forms of forearm

• plural: forearms
• comparative: more forearm
• superlative: most forearm
• present tense: forearm
• future tense: will forearm
• perfect tense: have forearmed
• continuous tense: is forearming
• singular: forearm
• positive degree: forearm
• infinitive: to forearm
• gerund: forearming
• participle: forearmed

Origin and Evolution of forearm

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'forearm' originated from the Old English word 'foranarm', which was a combination of 'foran' meaning 'before' and 'earm' meaning 'arm'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'forearm' has retained its original meaning referring to the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist. The usage of the word has remained consistent throughout its history.