Definitions

1. noun

The part of the human body between the forearm and the wrist, or a joint or region of the body corresponding to it.

“La blessure au poignet l’a empêché de jouer au football pendant plusieurs mois.”

2. noun

A handle or grip on a tool, a machine, or an object, typically at the point where it is held or operated.

“Le poignet de la hache est en bois dur.”