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Forearm vs Upperarm - What's the difference?

forearm | upperarm |

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).

    upperarm

    Not English

    Upperarm has no English definition. It may be misspelled.