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View synonyms for wristlet

wristlet

[ rist-lit ]

noun

  1. a band worn around the wrist, especially to protect it from cold.
  2. a bracelet.
  3. Slang. a handcuff.


wristlet

/ ˈrɪstlɪt /

noun

  1. a band or bracelet worn around the wrist


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Word History and Origins

Origin of wristlet1

First recorded in 1840–50; wrist + -let

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Example Sentences

Those are the scenarios Facebook has in mind if it were ever to deploy a muscle-sensing wristlet.

Canvassers can make a very good profit by selling a patent ladies' folding handbag, also wristlet watches.

"We'll risk it now, I think," declared the Hon. Derek as he consulted his wristlet watch.

If she owned a string as long as that she might be able to cut enough off to make a slender wristlet.

His sleeves were rolled up as they always were, showing brown muscular arms, with a leather wristlet (but no watch) on one.

I already have a wristlet watchhere he used the conventional lieso there is no use keeping this one.

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