Meaning & use
wrist
The joint connecting the hand to the forearm.
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She sprained her wrist while trying to catch herself during the fall.
He wore a simple leather bracelet around his wrist every single day.
A note on using this word
Wrist injuries are common in sports that involve gripping or impact, such as skateboarding or gymnastics.
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