wrister
Quick puck release
A wrister is a wrist shot in hockey—a quick release where the puck is propelled by a flicking motion of the wrists rather than a full windup: He snapped a wrister past the goalie.
The term emphasizes the shooting technique that prioritizes speed and accuracy over power.
Forceful hockey strike
- snapshotInformal photograph taken quickly
- puckHockey's rubber projectile
- goalDesired end result
- netFinal amount remaining
snipe · top-shelf · backhand · forehand · deke · stickhandling · scoring · rebound
Device providing structural stability
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
velcro · carpal · tendonitis · stabilizer · wrap · elastic · orthopedic · ergonomic
slapshot
Forceful hockey strike
net · snipe · top-shelf · backhand · forehand · deke · stickhandling · scoring · rebound · one-timer
brace
Device providing structural stability
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
- compressionForcing into smaller space
strap · velcro · carpal · tendonitis · stabilizer · wrap · elastic · orthopedic · ergonomic · protective
- slap on the wristTrivially lenient penalty
- slaps on wristsMinimal punishments given
- slapped on the wristGiven trivial punishment
- wrist guardProtective forearm band
- wrist braceStabilizing band for forearm-hand joint
- wrist watchStrapped arm chronometer
wrist, wrists, wristband, wristlet, wristwatch, wristbands, wristlock, wristers, wristlocks