wrist
noun
the carpus or lower part of the forearm where it joins the hand.
wrists
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pluralof wrist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Finding Emily,” which attempts to attract Gen Z to a romcom in which nobody fires webs out his wrists, seeks to update a trusted formula.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The ideal invention would be a light polyester air-conditioned undergarment, enclosed around the neck, wrists and ankles and battery operated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The court found an inconsistency in Ryan's evidence over whether he had grabbed or only touched Ms Gordon's wrists.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Some of its 2,000 contributors perform tasks with motion-sensor bands on their "wrists, hands and legs", CEO Thaslim Pattan said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Again he tugged at the bindings round his wrists.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
