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Forearm vs Bicep - What's the difference?

forearm | bicep |

As nouns the difference between forearm and bicep

is that forearm is the part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow while bicep is upper arm muscle which bends the elbow usage note: certain authors spell the singular of this word biceps.

As a verb forearm

is to arm in preparation.

forearm

English

(wikipedia forearm)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
  • (firearms) A section of the weapon between the receiver and the muzzle, used to hold the firearm steady.

    • Synonyms

    * (part of the arm) antebrachium * (part of a weapon) forestock, handguard

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To arm in preparation.

    • Usage notes

    * This verb is quite rare, except in the participial adjective (forearmed), found in the common adage (forewarned is forearmed).

    bicep

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Upper arm muscle which bends the elbow. Usage note: Certain authors spell the singular of this word biceps.

    • See also

    * tricep