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

Along with hurting his eye, Leno broke his wrist and lost a nail, he told Inside Edition: “I am all black and blue.”

From Los Angeles Times

It retains a very pterodactyloid-like head and neck, but also shows a longer wrist, and a shorter toe and tail than earlier darwinopterans but these are not as extreme as those seen in the pterodactyloids.

From Science Daily

Accelerometers worn on the wrist are imperfect at detecting posture and therefore may misclassify standing time as sedentary time.

From Science Daily

Raducanu has played just 33 matches this year after returning from the wrist and ankle surgeries which ruled her out of most of last season.

From BBC

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