WRIST
What does "WRIST" mean?
The joint connecting the hand to the forearm.
Meanings
- The joint between the hand and forearm, allowing the hand to flex, extend, and rotate. She sprained her wrist catching herself on the ice.
- The part of a garment or glove that covers this joint. The cuffs were frayed at the wrist.
Did you know?
- The wrist is not one bone but eight - a cluster of pebble-sized carpal bones in two rows that lets your hand pivot in almost every direction.
Word origin
From Old English 'wrist', related to 'wrīþan' (to twist or writhe); the joint is named for its twisting motion, sharing a root with 'writhe' and 'wreath'.
Remember it
WRIST starts with the silent WR of 'writhe' - and the wrist is the joint that lets your hand writhe and twist.
A little poem
Eight small stones, hinged tight-
the watch ticks above the pulse
where the hand turns home.
haiku
Wordplay
- Why did the watch get arrested? It was caught at the wrist.
What it teaches
The smallest joint carries the day's whole grip; strength is rarely where it shows.
Quick facts
What does WRIST mean?
The joint connecting the hand to the forearm.
Is WRIST a valid word?
Yes — WRIST is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is WRIST?
WRIST has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does WRIST come from?
From Old English 'wrist', related to 'wrīþan' (to twist or writhe); the joint is named for its twisting motion, sharing a root with 'writhe' and 'wreath'.
What can WRIST teach us?
The smallest joint carries the day's whole grip; strength is rarely where it shows.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.