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wrist

[rist]

noun

  1. the carpus or lower part of the forearm where it joins the hand.

  2. the joint or articulation between the forearm and the hand.

  3. the part of an article of clothing that fits around the wrist.

  4. Machinery.wrist pin.



wrist

/ ɪ /

noun

  1. Technical name: carpus.anatomy the joint between the forearm and the hand

  2. the part of a sleeve or glove that covers the wrist

  3. machinery

    1. See wrist pin

    2. a joint in which a wrist pin forms the pivot

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of wrist1

before 950; Middle English, Old English; cognate with German Rist back of hand, Old Norse rist instep; akin to writhe
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of wrist1

Old English; related to Old High German, Old Norse rist. See wriggle , wry
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Idioms and Phrases

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“In the end, these criminals are getting a few years of prison time for ruining the lives of so many people and forever damaging so many people. It’s a slap on the wrist.”

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The comedian and children's author made the gestures during a segment in which a fellow panellist discussed a story about injuring their wrist while waving.

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United States Attorney Bill Essayli told NBC in an interview that an officer suffered a broken wrist and others were injured by rocks and cement block pieces that were thrown at them during Saturday’s protest.

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“I was recently delivering mail and a dog barged through a door and bit me on the wrist, which required me to seek medical treatment.”

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Aspinall has also come back from elbow, wrist and back injuries, along with tackling dartitis - a condition where players have a mental block when it comes to throwing on the stage.

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