Wristlet

Quick meaning: Wristlet is a noun meaning An elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.

Meaning

An elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.

More Meanings

1. A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist; especially, a closely knitted one to keep it warm; a muffetee.
2. A small handbag with a short strap for attaching it to the wearer's wrist.
3. A handcuff.

Example Sentences

Dost thou like my wristlets, dearest? / Wilt thou be content to wear / Their slight bands whene'er thou fearest / Chilly winds and frosty air?

Grey Gauntlet, you of the wristlets wrought / Of home-spun soft and grey, / Do you hear the flashing needles click / Three thousand miles away?

Counsel for the plaintiffs, in their brief, have cited cases wherein the merchandise consisted of wristlets or straps fitted with metal buckles and used for holding wrist watches.

Wristlets are made of wool, and are of use in keeping the wrists comfortable in cold weather, and thereby preventing the rheumatism, and other complaints, arising from cold, particularly from the arms.

Word Forms

• wristlets

Synonyms for wristlet

Depending on context, synonyms include wristband.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wristband, wristful, wriststrap, bracelet, wristwatch, wristwear.

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