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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
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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
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“Wrist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrist. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
wrist
noun
: 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
: 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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