wrist
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the joint that connects your hand to your arm.
n.the anatomical joint connecting the distal end of the forearm to the carpus of the hand.
Simple“She wore a silver watch on her left wrist every day.”
In context“The surgeon explained that the fracture was located at the base of the wrist, requiring a small plate to stabilize the joint during recovery.”
Synonymscarpus - 02 C2 Proficiency
n.a pin or joint in a machine that allows parts to move like a human wrist.
n.a stud, pin, or mechanical joint that serves as a journal or pivot point, often in robotic or automotive assemblies.
Simple“The robot's wrist allows it to turn the screwdriver in tight spaces.”
In context“The mechanical arm features a three-axis wrist that provides the dexterity necessary for high-precision welding on the assembly line.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
v.to hit a ball or puck with a quick movement of the wrist.
v.to execute a shot, particularly in ice hockey or field hockey, using a rapid flicking motion of the wrists rather than a full swing.
Simple“The player managed to wrist the puck into the top corner of the net.”
In context“He chose to wrist the ball past the defender rather than taking a full power shot, catching the goalkeeper off guard with the sudden change in pace.”
From Middle English wrist, from Old English wrist, from Proto-West Germanic wristu, from Proto-Germanic wristuz (compare Old Frisian wrist, Low German Wrist, German Rist (“back of hand, instep, withers”), Swedish vrist), from Proto-Germanic *wrīþaną (“to twist, turn”). More at writhe.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.