Wristdrop
paralysis of the extensor muscles of the hand causing it to droop, due to injuries or some poisons, as lead or -rs-nic.
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- Wrist-pin
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a platelike part of a mechanism, oscillating in its own plane, to which links or rods are attached by pins. historical examples steam engines anonymous steam engines anonymous steam engines anonymous
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a quick shot made with a snap of the wrist, using little or no backswing, with the puck against the stick blade. historical examples the sportswoman’s library, vol. 1 of 2 various
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