wrist sprain

  • 11sprain — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun Sprain is used after these nouns: ↑ankle, ↑knee {{Roman}}II.{{/Roman}} verb Sprain is used with these nouns as the object: ↑ankle, ↑knee, ↑ligament, ↑wrist …

    Collocations dictionary

  • 12sprain, strain — A sprain is a painful wrenching or tearing of the ligaments of a joint, such as an ankle or wrist. It may result from a strain, a more general term that implies misuse, overuse, or overexertion. That is, a strain is a stretching or forcing beyond …

    Dictionary of problem words and expressions

  • 13sprain — [spreɪn] verb [T] 1) to injure a JOINT such as your wrist by suddenly turning it too much sprain noun [C] sprained [spreɪnd] adj 2) a sprained ankle[/ex] …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 14sprain — verb wrench the ligaments of (an ankle, wrist, or other joint) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation. noun the result of such a wrench. Origin C17: of unknown origin …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 15sprain — /spreɪn / (say sprayn) verb (t) 1. to overstrain or wrench (the ankle, wrist, or other part of the body at a joint) so as to injure without fracture or dislocation. –noun 2. a violent straining or wrenching of the parts around a joint, without… …

  • 16sprain — v. & n. v.tr. wrench (an ankle, wrist, etc.) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation. n. 1 such a wrench. 2 the resulting inflammation and swelling. Etymology: 17th c.: orig. unkn …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 17Hand/wrist wraps — A hand wrap is a strip of cloth used by boxers (and participants in other combat sports) to protect the hand and wrist against injuries induced by punching. It is wrapped securely around the wrist, the palm, and the base of the thumb, where it… …

    Wikipedia

  • 18Dani Pedrosa — Pedrosa at the 2007 Australian Grand Prix Nationality Spanish Born September 29, 1985 …

    Wikipedia

  • 192006 Canada Masters - Women's Singles — TennisEvents|2006|Canada Masters champ = flagicon|SCG Ana Ivanovic runner = flagicon|SUI Martina Hingis score = 6–2, 6–3Kim Clijsters was the defending champion, but retired due to a left wrist sprain in the second round against Stephanie… …

    Wikipedia

  • 20Sarah Taylor (tennis) — Sarah Taylor Country  United States Residence Bradenton, Florida, U.S. Born November 6, 1981 (1981 11 06) (age 3 …

    Wikipedia