May 11, 2010

wrist

Main Entry: wrist 
Pronunciation: \ˈrist\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Middle High German rist wrist, ankle, Old English wrǣstan to twist — more at wrest
Date: before 12th century
1 : the joint or the region of the joint between the human hand and the arm or a corresponding part on a lower animal
2 : the part of a garment or glove covering the wrist