wrist
gb/ɹˈɪst/ us/ɹˈɪst/
A2
English
~ 8800
csukló, csuklóból mozdít, csuklóból lő
NOUN
A2
1
csukló
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is on [someone]'s wrist
She checked the time on the watch around her wrist.
Megnézte az időt a csuklóján lévő órán.
He grabbed my wrist and pulled me out of the way.
Megragadta a csuklómat, és kirántott a veszély elől.
The doctor said my wrist was sprained, not broken.
She wore a silver bracelet on her left wrist.
He felt a sharp pain in his wrist after falling on the ice.
Learner examples
I wear my watch on my left wrist.
A bal csuklómon hordom az órámat.
He hurt his wrist when he played basketball.
Kosárlabdázás közben megsérült a csuklója.
She put a gold bracelet on her wrist.
The doctor held my wrist to feel my pulse.
My wrist is small, so this watch is too big.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "wrist" with "waist" because they sound similar. "Wrist" is the part of the arm near the hand, while "waist" is the narrow part of the body above the hips. Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: we say something is "on my wrist," not "in my wrist."
Meaning
Joint between hand and forearm
Collocations
sprained wrist
|broken wrist
|grab his wrist
|on her wrist
|flick of the wrist
|wrist watch
Synonyms
wrist joint (More explicit and slightly more technical; names the joint itself rather than the general area.)
|
carpus (Technical and anatomical; used mainly in medical or scientific contexts.)
Antonyms
ankle (Not a true opposite, but a different major limb joint often contrasted with the wrist (hand vs. foot).)
Themes
body
|health
|daily life
Definition
The part of your arm between your hand and your arm, where a watch or bracelet is worn.
The joint connecting the hand to the forearm, including the narrow part of the arm just above the hand.
VERB
C1
INFORMAL
2
csuklóból lő
C1
Usage pattern:
to wrist [something]
He wristed the puck past the goalie for the winning goal.
Egy gyors csuklólövéssel a kapus mellett a hálóba juttatta a korongot a győztes gólért.
She calmly wristed the ball over the defender into the basket.
Nyugodtan, csuklóból mozdítva átdobta a labdát a védő felett a kosárba.
The forward wristed it on net before the defense could react.
Learner examples
The player wristed the puck into the goal.
A játékos csuklóból a kapuba lőtte a korongot.
He did not hit hard; he just wristed the ball.
Nem ütötte meg erősen; csak csuklóból mozdította a labdát.
She wristed it quickly before the keeper moved.
Common mistake:
This verb form of "wrist" is rare and mostly used in sports commentary, so learners may not recognize it as a verb or may think it is a mistake for "twist" or "wrap."
Meaning
Flick or shoot using the wrist
Collocations
wrist the puck
|wrist a shot
|wrist it on goal
Synonyms
flick (Broader and more common; describes any quick, light movement, not only in sports or with the wrist.)
Antonyms
slam (Suggests using strong force and a big movement, the opposite of a light wrist motion.)
Themes
sports
|body
Definition
In sports, to send a ball or puck using a small, quick move of your wrist instead of a big arm swing.
In some sports, to hit, pass, or shoot something using mainly a quick flicking movement of the wrist rather than a full arm swing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
wrist
IPA
GB/ɹˈɪst/
US/ɹˈɪst/
Syllables & stress
wrist (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (wrist)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: wrist
- Plural: wrists
Word family
Forms
wrists
noun
Related words
wristband
noun
wristwatch
noun
Advanced or less common
wristlet
noun
Expressions
a slap on the wrist
1/ə slˈæp ˈɔn ðə ɹˈɪst/
idiom
Very light or weak punishment
A punishment that is very light and not serious, often seen as too weak.
Examples
- Many people thought the fine was just a slap on the wrist for such a big company.
- He should have gone to jail, but he got off with a slap on the wrist.
- The coach gave the player only a slap on the wrist for missing practice.
flick of the wrist
1/flˈɪk əv ðə ɹˈɪst/
fixed phrase
Quick, small wrist movement
A fast, small movement of your wrist.
Examples
- With a simple flick of the wrist, she turned the pancake in the pan.
- The magician made the coin disappear with a flick of the wrist.
- A quick flick of the wrist was all he needed to open the knife.
twist of the wrist
1/twˈɪst əv ðə ɹˈɪst/
fixed phrase
Short turning move of the wrist
A small turning movement of your wrist.
Examples
- With a twist of the wrist, he opened the bottle cap.
- She locked the door with a quick twist of the wrist.
- The mechanic tightened the bolt with a firm twist of the wrist.
wrist shot
1/ɹˈɪst ʃˈɑt/
fixed phrase
technical
Hockey shot using wrist flick
In ice hockey, a type of shot where the player uses a quick move of the wrist instead of a big slap to send the puck.
Examples
- He scored with a powerful wrist shot from the blue line.
- Her wrist shot is very accurate from the top of the circle.
- The goalie was beaten by a quick wrist shot to the top corner.
wrist watch
1/ɹˈɪst wˈɔt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Watch worn on the wrist
A small watch that you wear on your wrist like a bracelet.
Examples
- He glanced at his wrist watch before leaving the meeting.
- She prefers a simple wrist watch instead of checking her phone.
- The store sells both wall clocks and wrist watches.