carpal

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates
  2. adjective of or relating to the wrist

Etymology

From the Latin carpālis.

Synonyms

carpal bone, wrist bone

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