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/rɪst/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The joint or the region of the joint connecting the hand with the forearm.
She wore a beautiful bracelet on her wrist.
The flexible joint between the forearm and the hand, consisting of eight small bones arranged in two rows.
He injured his wrist while playing basketball.
A part of a garment designed to fit around the wrist.
The sweater has a ribbed wrist to keep out the cold.
Etymology
Old English 'wrist', of unknown origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wristwatch
A watch worn on the wrist.
wristband
A band worn around the wrist, often for identification.
to twist someone's wrist
To put someone's arm in a position that they cannot escape easily.
Related Words
hand
The end part of a person's arm.
forearm
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
carpal
Relating to the wrist.
Slang Meanings
Wrist candy
Her wrist candy collection includes several stunning bracelets.
Wrist game
He's got some serious wrist game with those stylish watches.