Thesaurus: wrist

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1. n. The joint, or the region of the joint, between the hand and the arm; the carpus. See Carpus.
2. n. A stud or pin which forms a journal; -- also called wrist pin.
3. n. a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
4. The joint, or the region of the joint, between the hand and thearm; the carpus. See Carpus.He took me by the wrist, and held me hard. Shak.
5. n:100 n. a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones