wrist

[rist]

noun

1. the carpus or lower part of the forearm where it joins the hand.

2. the joint or articulation between the forearm and the hand.

3. the part of an article of clothing that fits around the wrist.

4. Machinery.,  wrist pin.

wrist

/ rɪst /

noun

1. Technical name: carpus. anatomy the joint between the forearm and the hand

2. the part of a sleeve or glove that covers the wrist

3. machinery

   1. See wrist pin

   2. a joint in which a wrist pin forms the pivot

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrist¹

before 950; Middle English, Old English; cognate with German Rist back of hand, Old Norse rist instep; akin to writhe

Word History and Origins

Origin of wrist¹

Old English; related to Old High German, Old Norse rist. See _wriggle , _wry

Idioms and Phrases

see slap on the wrist.

Example Sentences

"You then went on to mimic Sam using both noises that mocked the way Sam talks and body language that included limp wrists," Big Brother said.

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He also provided me with a special anti-shark amulet that I wore on my wrist like a watch.

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For almost all of his 16 months in captivity he says he was tied up - first with ropes to his wrists and ankles, then with iron chains.

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X-rays confirmed "soft tissue damage" to his knee and wrist.

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They also show multiple bruises on his arms, legs and wrists from the incident.

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