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wristwatches

/ˈrɪstwɒtʃɪz/ /ˈrɪstwɑːtʃɪz/

Meanings
noun
A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist

Examples :

"Many people wear wristwatches to tell the time quickly. "
wear item time device

Related Words

Illustration quickly

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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worn verb

/wɔːn/ /wɔɹn/

To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

"My sister wore a bright red dress to the school dance. "

Illustration people

people noun

/ˈpiːpəl/ /ˈpipl̩/

Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

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many noun

/ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

"Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many."

Illustration wear

wear noun

/wɛə/ /wɛə(ɹ)/

(in combination) clothing

"footwear; outdoor wear; maternity wear"

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fastened verb

/ˈfɑːsn̩d/ /ˈfæsn̩d/

To attach or connect in a secure manner.

"Can you fasten these boards together with some nails?"

Illustration strap

strap noun

/stɹæp/

A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

"My backpack has a sturdy strap to carry it easily. "

Illustration wrist

wrist noun

/ɹɪst/

The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.

"My wrist hurt after carrying all those heavy books to school. "

Illustration band

band noun

/bænd/

A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.

"The carpenter used a strong metal band to hold the broken wooden beam together. "

Illustration watch

watch noun

/wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɑt͡ʃ/

A portable or wearable timepiece.

"More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets."

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around adjective

/əˈɹaʊnd/

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

"Is Clare around today?"