wristwarmers

Knitted forearm tubes

Wristwarmers are knitted or crocheted tubes worn around the wrists and lower forearms for warmth, typically leaving the fingers free.

They function like fingerless gloves without the palm coverage: She pulled on her wristwarmers before typing in the cold office.

Also spelled as two words or hyphenated.

warmth

thermal

Pertaining to warmth

toasty · snug · layering · circulation · winter · chilly · frostbite · drafty · heating · flannel

knitting

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

  • needlesSlender pointed instruments
  • purlInverted knitting stitch
  • stitchThread loop in fabric

crochet · wool · pattern · cable · ribbing · stockinette · handmade · fiber · gauge · merino

accessory

fingerless gloves

Handwear leaving fingers bare

wristbands · handwear · gauntlets · sleeves · legwarmers · coordinating · matching · convertible

function

typing

Entering text via keyboard

  • textingSending typed mobile messages
  • gamingInteractive electronic entertainment
  • wheelchairSeated conveyance for mobility-impaired

arthritis · office · keyboard · touchscreen · dexterity · grip · computer · desk · carpal

fashion

bohemian

Artistic nonconformist type

lace · embellished · beaded · colorwork · slouchy · chunky · delicate · layered · statement · streetwear

Opposites
body coverage

wristwarmersmittens

Thumbed hand coverings

gauntlets · insulated gloves · ski gloves · bare hands · opera gloves

thermal function

wristwarmerssweatbands

Absorbent strips for athletes

body location

wristwarmerslegwarmers

Knitted calf coverings

neck warmer · ear muffs · headband · balaclava · toe warmers

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G