wrists
word · lemma: wrist
/ˈɹɪsts/
rists
/ɹˈɪsts/
rists
Definition
The joints that connect your hands to your arms. Each person has two wrists, one for each hand.
Usage & Nuances
'Wrists' is plural; 'wrist' is singular. Common phrases include 'sprained wrist', 'wristwatch', 'slit wrists' (serious, usually refers to self-harm). Used in both medical and everyday contexts.
Spanish: muñecasPortuguese (BR): punhosPortuguese (PT): pulsosChinese (Simplified): 手腕Chinese (Traditional): 手腕Hindi: कलाईArabic: المعصمانBengali: কবজিগুলিRussian: запястьяJapanese: 手首Vietnamese: cổ tayKorean: 손목Turkish: bileklerUrdu: کلائیاںIndonesian: pergelangan tangan
Example Sentences
She wears bracelets on both wrists.
basic
My wrists hurt after writing for a long time.
basic
He put his hands on his wrists to check his pulse.
basic
She sprained both wrists falling off her bike.
natural
Wearing a watch on both wrists feels strange to me.
natural
The handcuffs were tight around his wrists.
natural