wristlet
/ˈɹɪs(t)lət/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.92 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
An elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.
noun
A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist; especially, a closely knitted one to keep it warm; a muffetee.
noun
A handcuff.
Example Sentences
- "The full protection coveralls […] are made of cotton airplane cloth with an impermeable butyl-rubber coating and are issued in sizes medium, large and X-large. […] Each sleeve has a tapered plastic cone insert and a wristlet which rolls down over the gauntlet of the protective glove after the glove is in place."
- "Wristlets are made of wool, and are of use in keeping the wrists comfortable in cold weather, and thereby preventing the rheumatism, and other complaints, arising from cold, particularly from the arms."
- "Articles for the Mocha, Djiddah, and Mecca markets are made out of the veined Agate from Rhanpore, Carnelians from Rattanpore, the Cat's eye, and Jet or Obsidian; these are worked into large quantities of rings both plain and ornamented, ring stones, wristlets, armlets and necklaces, embracing the following varieties:— […] Mutia Madaliyah composed of two stones, worn as an armlet or wristlet; Paitah, a wristlet composed of seven round flat stones; Ponchi, a wristlet composed of several flat stones; […]"
- "Dost thou like my wristlets, dearest? / Wilt thou be content to wear / Their slight bands whene'er thou fearest / Chilly winds and frosty air?"
- "Grey Gauntlet, you of the wristlets wrought / Of home-spun soft and grey, / Do you hear the flashing needles click / Three thousand miles away?"
- "The Chairman added that the presentation to Mr. Cutts would not be complete without a gift for Mrs. Cutts, who had also shown considerable interest in the National Farmers' Union, and he had great pleasure in handing to her a gold wristlet watch, which was inscribed with her monogram."
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈɹɪs(t)lət/
- British English: /ˈɹɪs(t)lət/