wrist
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: wrists · wristing · wristed
Sense 1
The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.
Khớp phức tạp giữa xương cẳng tay, cổ tay và xương đốt ngón tay
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A stud or pin which forms a journal.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To hit a wrist shot.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wrist” mean?
The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.
Is “wrist” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.