wrist
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noun \ˈrist\Definition of WRIST
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
See Origin of WRIST
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 12th century
wrist
noun \ˈrist\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of WRIST
: the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal
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