Wrist (noun)

1. The joint or area of the upper human limb between the hand and the arm.
2. A similar joint or area in the front legs of some animals.

Origin:

Old english wrist, of germanic origin; related to dutch pols and german handgelenk.

Examples:

1. She sprained her wrist while playing tennis.
2. He broke his wrist in a fall.
3. The watch was worn on the wrist.
4. The bracelet was designed to fit the wrist.
5. The lion's wrist is very strong.