wrist

[ rist ]
/ rɪst /

noun

the carpus or lower part of the forearm where it joins the hand.
the joint or articulation between the forearm and the hand.
the part of an article of clothing that fits around the wrist.
Machinery. wrist pin.

Origin of wrist

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

Example sentences from the Web for wrist

British Dictionary definitions for wrist

wrist
/ (rɪst) /

noun

anatomy the joint between the forearm and the hand Technical name: carpus
the part of a sleeve or glove that covers the wrist
machinery
  1. See wrist pin
  2. a joint in which a wrist pin forms the pivot

Word Origin for wrist

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

Medical definitions for wrist

wrist
[ rĭst ]

n.

The joint between the hand and the forearm.
carpus

Idioms and Phrases with wrist

wrist

see slap on the wrist.