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. anatomy the joint between the forearm and the hand Technical namecarpus
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

The Dolphins had lost six of their last seven games, their quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was under scrutiny for multiple concussions, and speedy receiver Tyreek Hill was playing with a torn wrist.

From Los Angeles Times

Receiver Tyreek Hill could be a game-time decision because of a wrist injury.

From Los Angeles Times

Stokes has a wrist injury, so he could be sidelined for weeks at Notre Dame.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump could leave a sentencing hearing with the legal equivalent of a slap on the wrist.

From BBC

Now, in the wake of his electoral win, experts told Salon that Trump's federal cases are essentially dead, and his Georgia trial will likely follow suit while his sentencing in New York is unlikely to amount to little more than a financial slap on the wrist.

From Salon