wrists

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Noun wrist has 1 sense

wrist, carpus, wrist joint, radiocarpal joint, articulatio radiocarpea - a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
--₁ is a kind of gliding joint, articulatio plana
--₁ is a part of arm
--₁ has parts: carpal bone, carpal, wrist bone

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Wrists

Description:

The wrists are the flexible joints between the forearm and the hand, consisting of eight small carpal bones connected to the radius and ulna bones of the forearm. They provide stability and allow various movements of the hand.

Senses/Usages:

Noun - Anatomy: The joint connecting the hand and forearm.

Example sentence: I sprained my wrist while playing basketball.

Noun - Bracelet: A decorative band or chain worn around the wrist as an accessory.

Example sentence: She wore a beautiful silver bracelet on her wrist.

Noun - Locally: Referring to a person's personal strength or integrity.

Example sentence: He has a lot of wrist when it comes to dealing with difficult clients.

Verb - Forcefully: To forcibly twist or bend the wrist.

Example sentence: The criminal was arrested and firmly wristed by the police.

Verb - Put handcuffs: To attach handcuffs around a person's wrists.

Example sentence: The police officer wristed the suspect to prevent escape.

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