Wrist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wrist is a noun meaning (engineering) A stud or pin which forms a journal.
Meaning
(engineering) A stud or pin which forms a journal.
More Meanings
- (ice hockey) To hit a wrist shot.
- (anatomy) The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.
Example Sentences
With a flick of the wrist, he threw the frisbee to a team-mate.
Word Forms
- wrists
- wristing
- wristed
Synonyms for wrist
Depending on context, synonyms include carpus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carpus, finger, hand, arthrography, pulse, chubby.
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