Fist: meaning, definitions and examples

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fist

 

[ fษชst ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

hand

The clenched hand with the fingers doubled into the palm, typically in anger or determination.

Synonyms

clenched hand, knuckle, punch

Examples of usage

  • He raised his fist in anger.
  • She pounded the table with her fist.
Context #2 | Noun

boxing

A blow with the fist.

Synonyms

hit, punch, strike

Examples of usage

  • He delivered a powerful fist to his opponent's jaw.
  • The boxer trained to improve his fist technique.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To hit with the fist.

Synonyms

hit, punch, strike

Examples of usage

  • He fisted the door in frustration.
  • She fisted the wall in anger.

Translations

Translations of the word "fist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น punho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคŸเฅเค เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Faust

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ palu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piฤ™ล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹ณ (ใ‘ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumruk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๋จน (jumeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุจุถุฉ (qabdat)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pฤ›st

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรคsลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ณๅคด (quรกntรณu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถรฐvi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะป (qol)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜ (kulaki)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumruq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

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