wrist — the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪst/
Korean meaning: 손목, 손과 팔뚝을 연결하는 관절
Korean pronunciation: **리**스트
Example Sentences
- The magician pulled a rabbit out of his sleeve by flicking his wrist.
- After hours of gaming, his wrist was so sore he couldn't even hold chopsticks.
- The doctor examined her wrist to check for any fractures.
wrist
NOUN//rɪst//
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Make a fist and twist your wrist for the perfect strike!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'wrist'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '비틀다, 돌리다'라는 의미의 동사 'wrist'에서 나온 명사형입니다. 손목이 돌아가고 비틀어지는 관절이라는 의미에서 유래했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The magician pulled a rabbit out of his sleeve by flicking his wrist.”
“After hours of gaming, his wrist was so sore he couldn't even hold chopsticks.”
“The doctor examined her wrist to check for any fractures.”
“He accidentally got his wrist stuck in the cookie jar while trying to sneak a snack.”
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