n. 1. a. The joint between the human hand and forearm. b. A similar joint in other vertebrates. c. See carpus. 2. The part of a sleeve or glove that encircles the wrist. tr.v. wrist·ed, wrist·ing, wrists To shoot (a puck) by making a wrist shot. |
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