wrist
/ɹɪst/noun
The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.
Example sentence
- “Yanni slashed his wrists.”
Related words
ankleThe skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.contagiousEasily transmitted to others.shoulderThe part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.remedyA medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease.elbowThe joint between the upper arm and the forearm.checkupA routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like.