Wrist
noun
The joint connecting the hand with the forearm.
He broke his wrist playing basketball.
Often appears as...
- injure one's wrist
- wrist watch
noun
A type of bracelet or band worn on the wrist.
She wears a colourful wrist band.
Often appears as...
- leather wrist
- wrist band
noun
The narrow part of the base of a wine glass.
Hold the wine glass by the wrist, not the bowl.
Often appears as...
- glass wrist
- hold by the wrist
noun
The joint connecting the hand with the forearm.
He broke his wrist playing basketball.
Often appears as...
- injure one's wrist
- wrist watch
noun
A type of bracelet or band worn on the wrist.
She wears a colourful wrist band.
Often appears as...
- leather wrist
- wrist band
noun
The narrow part of the base of a wine glass.
Hold the wine glass by the wrist, not the bowl.
Often appears as...
- glass wrist
- hold by the wrist
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Injury Context
Often used to describe injuries related to sports or accidents involving hands.
She twisted her wrist during gymnastics class.
Pro Tip 2/3Healthcare Settings
Commonly mentioned in medical or healthcare settings when discussing hand and arm conditions.
The doctor said to keep the wrist elevated.
Pro Tip 3/3Anatomical Reference
Used when giving precise directions or descriptions involving human body parts.
Place your palms together and align your wrists.
Pro Tip 1/3Injury Context
Often used to describe injuries related to sports or accidents involving hands.
She twisted her wrist during gymnastics class.
Pro Tip 2/3Healthcare Settings
Commonly mentioned in medical or healthcare settings when discussing hand and arm conditions.
The doctor said to keep the wrist elevated.
Pro Tip 3/3Anatomical Reference
Used when giving precise directions or descriptions involving human body parts.
Place your palms together and align your wrists.
Pro Tip 1/3Injury Context
Often used to describe injuries related to sports or accidents involving hands.
She twisted her wrist during gymnastics class.
Pro Tip 2/3Healthcare Settings
Commonly mentioned in medical or healthcare settings when discussing hand and arm conditions.
The doctor said to keep the wrist elevated.
Pro Tip 3/3Anatomical Reference
Used when giving precise directions or descriptions involving human body parts.
Place your palms together and align your wrists.
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Depression, the secret...
I would rather slit my wrist than go through it. It was the feeling all the time like that feeling you have if you're walking and you slip or trip and the ground is rushing up at you, but instead of lasting half a second, the way that does, it lasted for six months. It's a sensation of being afraid all the time
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The mystery of chronic...
outstretched arm and sprained her wrist now you would probably imagine as she did that a wrist sprain is a trivial event in a person's life rapid in an ace bandage takes some ibuprofen for a week or two and that's the end of the story but in Chandler's case that was the beginning of the story this is what her
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Why do humans have a...
To see if you do, put your hand down on a flat surface and touch your pinkie to your thumb. If you see a little band pop up in the middle of your wrist, that’s the tendon that attaches to this now-defunct muscle. In this case, the fact that not everyone has it has helped us trace its function.
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A lesson in classical...
time you hear a classical piano classical music don't just write it off take a second and think about it think if you can hear the loose wrist the flowing body and the tempered pedal hopefully have helped you to appreciate classical music a little more and enhance your listening pleasure by
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"The Nutritionist" by...
My bones said “write the poem.” To the lamplight. Considering the river bed. To the chandelier of your fate hanging by a thread. To everyday you could not get out of bed. To the bulls eye of your wrist To anyone who has ever wanted to die.
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The benefits of good...
Try redesigning your environment. Adjust your screen so it's at or slightly below eyelevel. Make sure all parts of your body, like your elbows and wrists, are supported, using ergonomic aids if you need to.
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Exploring the Mole's...
that this imposter grows from a sesamoid bone in the moles wrist sesamoid bones are found where attendant passes over a joint the kneecap for instance is a sesamoid bone they both protect the joint and
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Full Body Tattoos PIPE...
wrists to your ankles it's called hormonal Japanese full-body tattoo these full-body masterpieces can cost tens of thousands of dollars and a lifetime of suffering to complete I can
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Full Body Tattoo PIPE...
wrists to your ankles it's called hormonal Japanese full-body tattoo these full-body masterpieces can cost tens of thousands of dollars and a lifetime of suffering to complete I can
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"Awoo" PIPE Sofi Tukker
Aaaa Alright, hand flick. I know I did not raise a wrist
Video examples
Depression, the secret...
I would rather slit my wrist than go through it. It was the feeling all the time like that feeling you have if you're walking and you slip or trip and the ground is rushing up at you, but instead of lasting half a second, the way that does, it lasted for six months. It's a sensation of being afraid all the time
Video examples
The mystery of chronic...
outstretched arm and sprained her wrist now you would probably imagine as she did that a wrist sprain is a trivial event in a person's life rapid in an ace bandage takes some ibuprofen for a week or two and that's the end of the story but in Chandler's case that was the beginning of the story this is what her
Video examples
Why do humans have a...
To see if you do, put your hand down on a flat surface and touch your pinkie to your thumb. If you see a little band pop up in the middle of your wrist, that’s the tendon that attaches to this now-defunct muscle. In this case, the fact that not everyone has it has helped us trace its function.
Video examples
A lesson in classical...
time you hear a classical piano classical music don't just write it off take a second and think about it think if you can hear the loose wrist the flowing body and the tempered pedal hopefully have helped you to appreciate classical music a little more and enhance your listening pleasure by
Video examples
"The Nutritionist" by...
My bones said “write the poem.” To the lamplight. Considering the river bed. To the chandelier of your fate hanging by a thread. To everyday you could not get out of bed. To the bulls eye of your wrist To anyone who has ever wanted to die.
Video examples
The benefits of good...
Try redesigning your environment. Adjust your screen so it's at or slightly below eyelevel. Make sure all parts of your body, like your elbows and wrists, are supported, using ergonomic aids if you need to.
Video examples
Exploring the Mole's...
that this imposter grows from a sesamoid bone in the moles wrist sesamoid bones are found where attendant passes over a joint the kneecap for instance is a sesamoid bone they both protect the joint and
Video examples
Full Body Tattoos PIPE...
wrists to your ankles it's called hormonal Japanese full-body tattoo these full-body masterpieces can cost tens of thousands of dollars and a lifetime of suffering to complete I can
Video examples
Full Body Tattoo PIPE...
wrists to your ankles it's called hormonal Japanese full-body tattoo these full-body masterpieces can cost tens of thousands of dollars and a lifetime of suffering to complete I can
Video examples
"Awoo" PIPE Sofi Tukker
Aaaa Alright, hand flick. I know I did not raise a wrist
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Finn Balor
Irish Wrestler
I often find out, once people have trained, you can never really re-train. When you get trained, you learn to lock up; you learn a wrist lock and, okay, onto the next thing, onto the next thing. You never really go back to the fundamentals.
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Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
American Athlete
Judges have a hard job. It's not just putting someone in jail or slapping someone on the wrist and giving them a punishment, but it's protecting society as a whole.
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Richie Havens
American Musician
My right wrist is connected to the left foot. You know, if the left foot doesn't work, the right wrist doesn't work, and that's really the truth.
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Nick Woodman
American Businessman
If I didn't follow my passion for surfing... I would have never come up with the concept to make a wrist camera.
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Russell Howard
English Comedian
I broke my wrist on TV trying to do a one-armed push-up. A lot of people delight in pointing this out to me.
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Felipe Massa
Brazilian Driver
It's jewelry for men, so definitely it's very nice to have a good watch on your wrist.
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Sourav Ganguly
Indian Entertainer
Wrist spinners have been successful in world cricket. Look at Shane Warne.
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Sam Shepard
American Playwright
I was shot in the wrist when I was a kid. Deliberately.
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Amy Schumer
American Comedian
I've always had my wrist slapped for being myself.
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Kei Nishikori
Japanese Tennis Player
The wrist is needed in tennis.
Quote examples
Finn Balor
Irish Wrestler
I often find out, once people have trained, you can never really re-train. When you get trained, you learn to lock up; you learn a wrist lock and, okay, onto the next thing, onto the next thing. You never really go back to the fundamentals.
Quote examples
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
American Athlete
Judges have a hard job. It's not just putting someone in jail or slapping someone on the wrist and giving them a punishment, but it's protecting society as a whole.
Quote examples
Richie Havens
American Musician
My right wrist is connected to the left foot. You know, if the left foot doesn't work, the right wrist doesn't work, and that's really the truth.
Quote examples
Nick Woodman
American Businessman
If I didn't follow my passion for surfing... I would have never come up with the concept to make a wrist camera.
Quote examples
Russell Howard
English Comedian
I broke my wrist on TV trying to do a one-armed push-up. A lot of people delight in pointing this out to me.
Quote examples
Felipe Massa
Brazilian Driver
It's jewelry for men, so definitely it's very nice to have a good watch on your wrist.
Quote examples
Sourav Ganguly
Indian Entertainer
Wrist spinners have been successful in world cricket. Look at Shane Warne.
Quote examples
Sam Shepard
American Playwright
I was shot in the wrist when I was a kid. Deliberately.
Quote examples
Amy Schumer
American Comedian
I've always had my wrist slapped for being myself.
Quote examples
Kei Nishikori
Japanese Tennis Player
The wrist is needed in tennis.
Example 1 of 10
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