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/pwa.ɲɛ/
Translation
wrist; cuff
Word origin
A diminutive of poing ('fist'), from Latin pugnus. The wrist is named as the small part attached to the fist.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- pugnus
- English cognates
- pugilist
Grammar
Examples
' .
He broke his wrist when he fell.
au .
She wears a watch on her wrist.
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My wrists hurt after work.
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The doctor examines his left wrist.
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Her wrists are too slim for this bracelet.
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