noun

forearm

forearm

He has strong forearms from lifting weights.

He has strong forearms from lifting weights.

((a/an/the/one's)) forearm the part of the arm from the elbow to the wrist He has a tattoo on his forearm.

Synonyms: arm, wrist, elbow

From 'fore-' (meaning 'before' or 'in front of') + 'arm'. It's the part of the arm that comes before the upper arm.

Picture the part of your arm that is 'fore' or in front of your elbow when your arm is bent.

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