wrist

Everyday

1. Your wrist is the joint between your hand and your arm. tree →
2. A wrist is also the part of a sleeve that covers this joint. tree →

In the lessons

In science, the wrist is a joint made of many small bones that lets the hand bend and turn; you can feel your pulse on the inside of your wrist. In safety and sport, wrist guards protect wrists when skating, and a sprained or broken wrist often happens when you fall onto your hands. Phrases: twist your wrist, sprain your wrist, wrist watch, a slap on the wrist (a small punishment).

Examples

• I wear my watch on my left wrist. tree →
• She fell and sprained her wrist. tree →
• You can feel your pulse on your wrist. tree →
• Wear wrist guards when you roller skate. tree →
• He has a bracelet around his wrist. tree →
• Bend and stretch your wrists before typing. tree →
• His pet hawk had left his wrist and flown away. tree →

Note

The w is silent: say "rist". Wrist is the joint between hand and arm; ankle is the joint between foot and leg. "A slap on the wrist" means a very mild punishment, not a real slap.