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What is the noun for wristbands?

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wristband
  1. the cuff of a sleeve that wraps around the wrist
  2. a strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports
  3. a band that supports a wristwatch
  4. a cord worn around the wrist, used to hold a small object such as a knife: a lanyard
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  6. Examples:
    1. “I put on a neon wristband for the concert to easily identify myself as part of the VIP section.”
      “On her left wrist she had two black laces like the other one on her right and a white thick sports wristband.”
      “To show their support people are asked to wear a white band, either an armband, wristband or headband, during the concerts.”
wristlet
  1. A band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist, especially a closely knitted one to keep it warm.
  2. An elastic band used to keep a glove on the wrist.
  3. (slang) A handcuff.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “One day a married couple presented themselves at the lost property office to report the loss of the wife's wristlet watch.”
      “Your evening bag should also add just the right amount of oomph like a ruffled satin wristlet or an eggplant clutch with a big silky flower.”
      “All wore a loose black robe from neck to ground, with only a jade-studded belt and wristlet for decoration.”
wrist
  1. (anatomy) The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.
  2. (engineering) A stud or pin which forms a journal.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “He injured his wrist while playing basketball and had to wear a cast for several weeks.”
wristguard
  1. A band worn on the wrist by archers as a support and protection.
  2. (firearms) A metal band between the stock and the receiver.
wristwarmer
  1. An accessory used to keep wrists and most of the hands warm while keeping the fingers free. They can be made of cotton or fleece, knitted or crochet.
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wristwatch
  1. A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist
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  3. Examples:
    1. “If someone needs help if she has fallen and can't get up, she can now click on a pendant or wristwatch that taps into a support system.”
      “Until the advent of the wristwatch in the twentieth century, men's pocket watches were suspended from a chain with a watch fob at the other end.”
      “Someone has to write the instructions for your wristwatch, or toaster oven, or bicycle pump, or sunglasses.”
wristwear
  1. Items, such as watches and bracelets, to be worn on the wrist.
wristphone
  1. A mobile phone that is built into a wristwatch.
wristpad
  1. A pad to support the wrist.
wristbone
  1. A bone in the wrist.
wristiness
  1. Quality of being wristy.
wristwarmers
  1. plural of wristwarmer
wristguards
  1. plural of wristguard
  2. Examples:
    1. “Once you get more proficient and are a lot less likely to fall, you might start to eschew wristguards.”
      “Those nifty wristguards are probably a good idea for skating and training, but for all practical purposes it is impossible to hold a hockey stick with them.”
      “They included a pair of gold earrings, three copper knives, five beakers, two sets of flint tools, two stone archer's wristguards and a number of arrowheads.”
wristphones
  1. plural of wristphone
wristwatches
  1. plural of wristwatch
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Physicians favored wristwatches over wall clocks for routine situations, but reversed their preference for emergencies.”
      “Paul tells me all times recorded for the brewing process are taken from the clock, not our wristwatches.”
      “I started collecting vintage watches ever since my grandfather gave me one of his Hamilton vintage wristwatches for my 18th birthday.”
wristbands
  1. plural of wristband
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  3. Examples:
    1. “She wore a light blue nightgown with teddy bears on it and black wristbands.”
      “The women wear embroidered white blouses, red wristbands, and heavy dark wraps around their shoulders and skirts.”
      “Will the NGO-led masses be waving white flags of surrender on 2 July in Edinburgh with these wristbands?”
wristbones
  1. plural of wristbone
wristlets
  1. plural of wristlet
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Bid adieu to dainty wristlets when you're hitting the trails, swimming laps or squeezing in a set at the gym.”
      “A close ruff and wristlets, a ruby and gold carcanet, and a jewelled girdle complete this rich and dignified dress.”
      “People were raving about the necklaces, made of wood shards and Lucite piled up on necklaces and wristlets.”
wristpads
  1. plural of wristpad
wrists
  1. plural of wrist
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  3. Examples:
    1. “They stole necklaces from around the necks of women, watches from around their wrists, money and mobile phones from their bags.”
      “Her neck is hung with crucifixes and beads, while her wrists are weighted with bands of stainless steel.”
      “Their necks and chests were glinting in gold and their wrists jangled loudly with even more jewelry.”
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