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wrist Anatomy the joint between the forearm and the hand wrist [rist] (anatomy) The part joining forearm and hand. (mechanical engineering) A set of rotary joints to which the end effector of a robot is attached. Also known as wrist socket. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He took his hand from hers, and turned that wrist up on the table. A HUNTER who had lassoed a Bear was trying to disengage himself from the rope, but the slip-knot about his wrist would not yield, for the Bear was all the time pulling in the slack with his paws. Placing her hand upon the great wrist of the giant she tried to drag his fingers from von Horn's throat, pleading meanwhile with both voice and eyes for the life of the man she thought loved her. |
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