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- adjective in combination Having some
specific type ofwrist
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Examples
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It's not that offensive to make fun of someone for being left-handed, but to suggest they're limp-wristed is a no-no.
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It's not that offensive to make fun of someone for being left-handed, but to suggest they're limp-wristed is a no-no.
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On the ensuing power play, Henrik Sedin wristed a pass from along the right boards that his brother Daniel redirected into the right side of the net as Roloson was headed the other way, giving Vancouver a 3-2 advantage.
USATODAY.com 2003
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Defenseman Niclas Wallin wristed a shot from the right point through traffic and off the right post.
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As Vanbiesbrouck came out to cut down the angle, Poulin wristed the puck just inside the right post.
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a cross-ice pass to the left faceoff circle and Sundin wristed
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For example, there's a full bottle of Magie Noire, because the sample I "wristed" my spouse with had such a positive visceral effect that he went out to purchase some THAT DAY.
When are you no longer a newbie? (...an exploration) ScentScelf 2008
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For example, there's a full bottle of Magie Noire, because the sample I "wristed" my spouse with had such a positive visceral effect that he went out to purchase some THAT DAY.
Archive 2008-08-01 ScentScelf 2008
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In comparison, the instruments with standard laparoscopy are rigid and do not involve "wristed" instruments.
Penn State Live 2010
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Robotic instruments are "wristed", offering seven degrees of movement (the human wrist has six; when the hand is out flat the thumb and little finger cannot be bent to touch the forearm).
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