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forearm vs arm

arm vs forearm

forearm and arm both are nouns.

forearm and arm both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forearm Yes No Yes No
arm Yes No Yes No
As verbs, arm is a hypernym of forearm; that is, arm is a word with a broader meaning than forearm:
  • forearm: arm in advance of a confrontation
  • arm: prepare oneself for a military confrontation
Other hypernyms of forearm include build up, fortify, gird.
forearm (noun) arm (noun)
the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person
any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
a division of some larger or more complex organization
forearm (verb) arm (verb)
arm in advance of a confrontation prepare oneself for a military confrontation
supply with arms
Difference between forearm and arm

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