wrist

noun
/rɪst/

Meaning

the joint connecting the hand with the forearm

Example Sentences

He wore a smartwatch on his left wrist.

He wore a watch on his wrist.

Example Expressions

wrist watch

Synonyms

joint, carpus, arm joint, wrist joint
Entry 1
joint, carpus, arm joint, wrist joint
Entry 2
carpus

Antonyms

ankle, elbow

Collocations

sprained wrist, wrist pain, wrist movement, wrist injury, wrist watch
Entry 1
sprained wrist, wrist pain, wrist movement, wrist injury
Entry 2
wrist watch, wrist injury, sprained wrist

More Example Sentences

My wrist hurts.

I twisted my wrist.

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