wrist.html - n.
1 the part connecting the hand with the forearm.
2 the corresponding part in an animal.
3 the part of a garment covering the wrist.
4 a (in full wrist-work) the act or practice of working the hand without moving the arm. b the effect got in fencing, ball games, sleight of hand, etc., by this.
5 (in full wrist-pin) Mech. a stud projecting from a crank etc. as an attachment for a connecting-rod.

wrist-drop the inability to extend the hand through paralysis of the forearm muscles. wrist-watch a small watch worn on a strap round the wrist. [OE f. Gmc, prob. f. a root rel. to WRITHE]

wrist.html - n.
a band forming or concealing the end of a shirt-sleeve; a cuff.

wrist.html - n.
a band or ring worn on the wrist to strengthen or guard it or as an ornament, bracelet, handcuff, etc.

wrist.html - adj.
(esp. of a shot in cricket, tennis, etc.) involving or characterized by movement of the wrist.

wrist.html - n.
1 the part connecting the hand with the forearm.
2 the corresponding part in an animal.
3 the part of a garment covering the wrist.
4 a (in full wrist-work) the act or practice of working the hand without moving the arm. b the effect got in fencing, ball games, sleight of hand, etc., by this.
5 (in full wrist-pin) Mech. a stud projecting from a crank etc. as an attachment for a connecting-rod.

wrist-drop the inability to extend the hand through paralysis of the forearm muscles. wrist-watch a small watch worn on a strap round the wrist. [OE f. Gmc, prob. f. a root rel. to WRITHE]

wrist.html - n.
a band forming or concealing the end of a shirt-sleeve; a cuff.