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 Within two seconds, the device can identify any residual contaminant on the hands and wrist using light fluorescence spectroscopy, an imaging technology already used in healthcare that utilizes safe non-UV LED lights. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024 The hammers and gongs of the repeater mechanism on this timepiece, for the first time for the watchmaker, can be admired without actually having to remove the watch from the wrist. Rebecca Suhrawardi, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 The nearly-naked look was adorned with sharp tinsel-like strips of plastic that jutted from the neck, waist, wrists and ankles. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024 Among his injuries were a broken thumb, hand and wrist that required surgery. Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2024 With his face and handcuffed wrists gracing murals throughout the West Bank, Barghouti is said to transcend factions, logging support across parties and territories — in the West Bank and Gaza, among Islamists and secular nationalists alike. Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024 To outfit his wrist, White stuck with Tiffany’s, wearing the brand’s Cocktail 2-Hand, a 25.6 x 42.4 mm watch that’s crafted from 18-karat rose gold. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024 Try using circular motions to massage it around the ankles, kneecaps, wrists, and elbows. Skin type: Those with dull or dry skin will appreciate its hydrating, luminosity-inducing properties. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2024 Per the press release, Vision Pro users can interact with apps using intuitive gestures, such as tapping their fingers to select or flicking their wrist to scroll. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 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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