"wristwork" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From wrist + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wrist|work}} wrist + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wristwork (uncountable)
  1. (in particular, fencing) movement of the hand without movement of the arm Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Fencing
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