Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "wrist" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

bridle wrist limp of the wrist limp-wrist limp-wristed one off the wrist slap on the wrist slap someone's wrist wrist band wrist banger wrist drop wrist pad wrist pin wrist plate wrist rest wrist spin wrist spinner wrist strap wrist watch wrist wrap wrist-fall wrist-slap wrist-top wrist-winged glider wristband wristguard wristless wristpin wriststrap wristwarmer wristwatch wristy

Etymologically Related To

writhe

Context

anatomy engineering ice hockey

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

articulatio plana gliding joint

Type Of (IsA)

anatomical structure external anatomical part gliding joint joint

Part Of

arm

Related Terms

arm bone carpus forearm hand joint journal metacarpals pin stud wrist shot

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.