Wristwork
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wristwork is a noun meaning (in particular, fencing) movement of the hand without movement of the arm.
Meaning
(in particular, fencing) movement of the hand without movement of the arm.
Example Sentences
[...] in actual fact the Gresley Pacifics are not difficult to fire; the accurate wristwork needed to shoot the coal into the back corners of the grate calls for knack rather than brute force.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wristful, wrist-fall, wristy, wrister, wristwarmer, wristspinner.
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