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Definition of wrist
wrist
/ɹɪst/
wrist
Plural:wrists
wrist Lexical Profile
CEFR
A1
Grade
1
Tier
1
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• noun
1
The flexible joint connecting the hand to the forearm in humans and other primates.
Example
"She wore a silver watch strapped tightly around her left wrist."
2
The part of a garment, such as a sleeve or a glove, that covers the joint connecting the hand to the forearm.
Example
"The tailor measured the sleeve exactly to the customer's wrist to ensure a perfect fit."
3
The corresponding joint or anatomical region in the forelimb of other terrestrial vertebrates.
Example
"The veterinarian carefully bandaged the injured wrist of the dog's front leg."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'wrist', derived from Proto-Germanic 'wristiz'. It is etymologically related to the verb 'writhe' (meaning to twist or turn), referencing the joint's flexibility and turning motion.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wrist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wrist