forearm

/'fɔ:rɑ:m /

Thân thiện

A person bends their forearm to lift a small weight.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • The part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist: In anatomy, the "forearm" is the segment of the upper limb extending from the elbow joint to the wrist joint. It contains two long bones, the radius and the ulna.

2. Verb:

   • To arm or prepare in advance of a confrontation: To provide with necessary tools, knowledge, or resources beforehand to deal with a potential challenge or conflict.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • He strengthened his forearm by lifting weights.
  • The tattoo covered most of her left forearm.

• Verb:

  • The general sought to forearm his troops with the latest intelligence.
  • We should forearm ourselves with facts before the debate.

Advanced Usage

• "Forearmed is forewarned": A common saying, often phrased as "Forewarned is forearmed," meaning that prior knowledge of a threat allows for prior preparation. This usage highlights the verb sense.
  • She read the market reports carefully, believing that to be forewarned is to be forearmed.

Variants and Related Words

• Forearmed (adj): Prepared in advance.
  • The forearmed negotiators had a clear advantage.

Synonyms

• Noun: Lower arm.
• Verb: Prepare, equip, pre-arm.

Related Phrases

• Phrasal Verb: While "forearm" itself is not typically used in phrasal verb constructions, the concept is related to phrases like "arm oneself with".
  • It's wise to arm yourself with information before making a decision.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist

Verb

1. arm in advance of a confrontation