Synonyms for

Wrists

Verb / rɪsts / Another word for wrists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The joint connecting the hand with the forearm.

Synonyms & similar words

radiocarpaljoint articulatioradiocarpea carpus wristjoint wrist forearm handgrip arm carpus wristlet wristband wristwatch hand claw paw appendage limb extremity digit phalange metacarpus knuckles

Common collocations

  • broken wrist
  • sprained wrist
  • wrist watch
  • wrist bone
  • wrist joint
  • wrist brace
  • wrist pain
  • wrist cuff

Word family

noun wrist

Usage note

The word 'wrists' refers to the joint connecting the hand to the forearm. It is a common anatomical term with no direct antonyms.

Example sentences

  1. She sprained her wrist while playing tennis.
  2. He wears a watch on his wrist.
  3. She tied a ribbon around her wrist.
  4. The bracelet on her wrist was a gift from her grandmother.
  5. He held her wrist tightly.

Quotes

  • The hardest thing to open is a closed mind and a closed wristwatch.
  • I wear my Rolex more to remind me of the time I have wasted than of the time that I have left.
  • I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet.

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