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wrist

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1. wrist - Noun

2. wrist - Verb

Meaning

The joint, or the region of the joint, between the hand and the arm; the carpus. See Carpus.

A stud or pin which forms a journal; -- also called wrist pin.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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After consecutive 40-homer seasons, he had 22 homers in 70 games last season and was an All-Star before right wrist surgery. Source: Internet

After the victim made a "rude comment" toward Spielberg, she started throwing objects at him, injuring his hand and wrist, WZTV-TV reported. Source: Internet

After some minor conversation, Edwards responded to Dahmer's request to turn his head and view his tropical fish, whereupon Dahmer placed a handcuff upon his wrist. Source: Internet

Also, it helps eliminate violent wrist motion shaking and mistakes it for an intense running session. Source: Internet

An example for an isometric exercise of the wrist is done by clenching the fist tightly, releasing and fanning out fingers. Source: Internet

After missing the previous eight games with a wrist injury, North Dakota State senior quarterback Carson Wentz was named the starter on the eve of the 2015 championship game. Source: Internet

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