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/
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
💡 Concept
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
🎵 Rhyme
Make a fist and twist your wrist for the perfect strike!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/rɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪst/
🌳Etymology
Rootwrist
🎵Rhyme
fistlistmisttwistexist
fist
list
mist
twist
exist
🔗Collocations
wrist watch
sprained wrist
broken wrist
wrist pain
flexible wrist
wrist band
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The magician pulled a rabbit out of his sleeve by flicking his wrist.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“He accidentally got his wrist stuck in the cookie jar while trying to sneak a snack.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
jointarticulation
Related
handforearmelbowfingerpalmanklejoint
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