wrist

UK: rɪst | US: rɪst

Definition

  1. n. the joint connecting the hand to the forearm; the carpus.

  2. n. the part of a garment covering the wrist.

Structure

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Etymology

The word "wrist" traces back to Old English wrist, meaning "twisting movement" or "joint." It is derived from Proto-Germanic wristiz, linked to the verb wrīþan ("to twist, turn"), reflecting the wrist's flexible, rotating function. This compact Germanic root has remained structurally unchanged in modern English, retaining its core anatomical meaning.

Examples

  1. She wore a delicate bracelet around her wrist.

  2. He sprained his wrist while playing tennis.

  3. The sleeves of the jacket were tight at the wrists.

  4. A watch glinted on his left wrist.

  5. The doctor examined her swollen wrist carefully.