Main Entry:

wrist

Pronunciation:

\ˈrist\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

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

Date:

before 12th century

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