Phrase Hound found 47 phrases and 38 compound words that contain wrist. The most common are listed below. Open wrist in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 47
- wrist strapAlternative spelling of wriststrap: A strap worn around the wrist to circumvent straining the hand by translocating the borne load to the stronger parts of the arm when carrying or lifting an item.
- wrist watchAlternative form of wristwatch: A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist
- wrist wrapA piece of equipment to keep the joints and ligaments of the hand in order while powerlifting or boxing.
- slap on the wristSynonym of wrist-slap: To reprimand mildly.
- wrist shotA shot that involves using the arm muscles, predominantly the wrist, to propel the puck using the concave side of the blade.
- wrist restA padded platform that raises the wrists above a keyboard.
- wrist dropA paralysis of the extensor muscles of the hand and fingers, from any of various causes.
- wrist-slapTo reprimand mildly.
- wrist bandAlternative spelling of wristband: The cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist.
- wrist bandsplural of wrist band Alternative spelling of wristbands.
- wrist pinAny pin connecting a pitman to a crosshead.
- wrist spinA style of bowling in which the bowler spins the ball by releasing it from the back of the hand, running his/her fingers down the side of the ball as it is released.
- wrist watchesplural of wrist watch: A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist
- wrist-topA computer worn on the wrist, i.e. a smartwatch.
- wrist wrapsplural of wrist wrap: A piece of equipment to keep the joints and ligaments of the hand in order while powerlifting or boxing.
- limp-wristA gay man, especially a flamboyant one.
- one off the wristAn act of masturbation.
- wrist-winged gliderAn arboreal Australian possum of the genus Petaurus.
- wrist-winged glidersplural of wrist-winged glider: An arboreal Australian possum of the genus Petaurus.
- wrist padA pad to support the wrist.
- wrist padsplural of wrist pad: A pad to support the wrist.
- wrist pinsplural of wrist pin: Any pin connecting a pitman to a crosshead.
- wrist plateA swinging plate in a steam engine, bearing two or more wrists, for operating the valves.
- wrist platesplural of wrist plate: A swinging plate in a steam engine, bearing two or more wrists, for operating the valves.
- wrist shotsplural of wrist shot: A shot that involves using the arm muscles, predominantly the wrist, to propel the puck using the concave side of the blade.
Compound words 38
- wristwatchA watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist
- wristletAn elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.
- wriststrapA strap worn around the wrist to circumvent straining the hand by translocating the borne load to the stronger parts of the arm when carrying or lifting an item.
- wristfulA quantity worn on or covering one wrist.
- wristwearItems, such as watches and bracelets, to be worn on the wrist.
- wristboneA bone in the wrist; carpal.
- wristyCharacterised by marked or exaggerated movement of the wrist; involving deft wrist movements.
- wristpadAlternative form of wrist pad: A pad to support the wrist.
- wristwarmerAn accessory used to keep wrists and most of the hands warm while keeping the fingers free. They can be made of cotton or fleece, knitted or crochet.
- wristworkmovement of the hand without movement of the arm