wrist

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wrist

She wears a simple silver bracelet around her wrist.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The joint connecting the hand to the forearm: The wrist is the flexible joint between the end of the forearm and the beginning of the hand, composed of carpal bones and allowing a wide range of motion.
    • The part of a garment covering this joint: The wrist can also refer to the part of a sleeve that covers this area of the body.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She wore a watch on her left wrist.
    • He sprained his wrist while playing tennis.
    • The sweater has tight cuffs at the wrists.
Advanced Usage
  • "To slap someone on the wrist": To give a mild or symbolic punishment.
    • The company only got a slap on the wrist for violating the regulations.
  • "Wrist action": The movement or use of the wrist, especially in sports or skilled tasks.
    • A good golf swing requires proper wrist action.
Variants and Related Words
  • Wristlet (n): A band or bracelet worn around the wrist.
    • She wore a leather wristlet.
  • Wristwatch (n): A watch worn on the wrist.
    • He checked his wristwatch for the time.
Synonyms
  • Carpus (n): The anatomical term for the group of bones in the wrist.
  • Joint (n): A more general term for a structure connecting two bones.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms
  • To have a strong wrist: To be physically strong or skilled with one's hands.
    • A good carpenter needs to have a strong wrist.
  • Off the wrist: (Informal, in watch collecting) Referring to a watch not currently being worn.
    • The vintage watch looks even better off the wrist.
wrist

She wears a simple silver bracelet around her wrist.

Noun
  1. a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

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