wrist

\ 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

Examples of wrist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Family members released a video of 9-month-old Brixton, who is recovering from a shot to the chest and a grazed wrist. — CBS News, "Funerals for Americans killed in Mexico ambush draw hundreds," 7 Nov. 2019 Butler suffered a broken wrist during the Titans’ 30-20 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "NFL season ends early for Kwon Alexander, Malcolm Butler," 6 Nov. 2019 Jann-Fiete Arp remains on the sidelines with a broken wrist, and Lucas Hernandez could be out until next month with an ankle problem. — SI.com, "Bayern Munich vs Olympiacos Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News," 5 Nov. 2019 Additionally, freshman Franz Wagner continues to recover from a fractured right wrist. — Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan basketball vs. Appalachian State: Scouting report, prediction," 4 Nov. 2019 In overtime, freshman Elizabeth Loftus saw a window of opportunity and unleashed a wrist shot to send the Raiders (18-1) to a win in their quarterfinal matchup against the Warriors (11-6-3). — BostonGlobe.com, "Approximately 4,200 runners from 246 schools converged on the Wrentham Development Center for the Frank Mooney Coaches Invitational on Saturday afternoon. The mind-set of most runners was to prepare for the MIAA State Divisional Meets, which is next week on the same course.," 3 Nov. 2019 Sutter and Micheal Ferland opened a dominant first period with a nice give-and-go sequence that ended with Sutter putting a wrist shot past Montembeault 1:14 into the game. — sun-sentinel.com, "Montembeault blitzed by Canucks as Panthers’ point streak ends," 29 Oct. 2019 Henrique beat Francouz with a wrist shot between the circles just 50 seconds into the game. — Mike Chambers, The Denver Post, "Avs drop first home game of season with loss to Ducks," 26 Oct. 2019 Turris evened the game at 2 at 13:30 of the third with a wrist shot just underneath the cross bar on a Nashville power play. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Trocheck’s shootout goal gives Panthers 3-2 win over Preds," 19 Oct. 2019

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The first known use of wrist was before the 12th century

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wrist

noun

English Language Learners Definition of wrist

: the part of your body where your hand joins your arm

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wrist

noun

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Kids Definition of wrist

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

wrist

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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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