wrist

noun

ˈrist 

1

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal

2

: the part of a garment or glove covering the wrist

Examples of wrist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reports say the man's legs and wrists were taped in order to restrain him. —Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024

Carpal pads act as shock absorbers on the wrist joint for present-day lion cubs, per LiveScience. —Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024

Unobtrusive wrist cuff clips were a nice touch, helping keep them matched and ready for the next outing. —Mark Eller, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024

Vampire bats typically fly near prey and then quickly walk or run on their thumbs and wrists to close in. —Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Middle High German rist wrist, ankle, Old English wrǣstan to twist — more at wrest

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wrist

• slap on the wrist
• wrist pin
• wrist shot
• wrist wrestling

Kids Definition

wrist

noun

ˈrist 

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm

also : a corresponding part of a lower animal

Medical Definition

wrist

noun

ˈrist 

: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal