noun

wrist

wrist

I sprained my wrist playing tennis.

I sprained my wrist playing tennis.

She wore a beautiful watch on her wrist.

She wore a beautiful watch on her wrist.

((noun)) wrist My wrist hurts.

Similar concept: ankle (another body joint)

From Old English, related to 'writhe' (to twist). The wrist is the joint that allows twisting.

You 'twist' your 'wrist'. The words sound similar, which can help you remember.

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