wrist
nounUK /rɪst/
US /rɪst/
The wrist is the part of your body where your hand joins your arm.
She wore a bright red bracelet on her wrist.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The narrow part of a garment that covers the wrist, such as a sleeve end or cuff.
He buttoned the wrist of his shirt before putting on his jacket.
3. A band or strap worn around the wrist, such as a watch strap or wristband.
The runner checked the wrist of her watch during the race.
4. In mechanics, a joint or pin that allows a part to pivot, similar to the movement of a human wrist.
The robot's wrist lets it turn its gripper in many directions.
5. The part of a glove or mitten that covers the wrist.
Snow got inside the wrist of his glove and made his hand cold.