Fist: meaning, definitions and examples
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fist
[ fษชst ]
hand
The clenched hand with the fingers doubled into the palm, typically in anger or determination.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He raised his fist in anger.
- She pounded the table with her fist.
boxing
A blow with the fist.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He delivered a powerful fist to his opponent's jaw.
- The boxer trained to improve his fist technique.
Translations
Translations of the word "fist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น punho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเฅเค เฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Faust
๐ฎ๐ฉ palu
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะปะฐะบ
๐ต๐ฑ piฤลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท poing
๐ช๐ธ puรฑo
๐น๐ท yumruk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃผ๋จน (jumeok)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจุถุฉ (qabdat)
๐จ๐ฟ pฤst
๐ธ๐ฐ pรคsลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆณๅคด (quรกntรณu)
๐ธ๐ฎ pest
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถรฐvi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะป (qol)
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแ (kulaki)
๐ฆ๐ฟ yumruq
๐ฒ๐ฝ puรฑo
Etymology
The word 'fist' originated from the Old English word 'fyst', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'fustiz'. The use of the fist as a symbol of power and strength dates back to ancient times, where it was often used in combat and as a form of non-verbal communication. Throughout history, the fist has been associated with various cultural, social, and political movements as a symbol of unity, resistance, and solidarity.
See also: fisticuffs, fists.