wrist

noun

1
: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal
2
: the part of a garment or glove covering the wrist

Examples of wrist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So too, do ice cream shops and trends, which can be built up into magnificent displays only to melt in the heat, dripping down your wrist into a puddle on the ground. Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 12 June 2024 Lively also creatively styled a diamond necklace around her wrist and finger to make the perfect hand chain. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024 Massage oil: If you are stressed out because of your lack of sleep, try putting essential oils on your temples, wrists, neck, soles, or feet. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 June 2024 The hand and wrist are then splinted to immobilize them, though the fingers can remain free. Scott Sundick, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for wrist 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Middle High German rist wrist, ankle, Old English wrǣstan to twist — more at wrest

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wrist was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Wrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrist. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

wrist

noun
: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm
also : a corresponding part of a lower animal

Medical Definition

wrist

noun
: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal

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