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fists

 

[ fɪsts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a fight

The clenched hand with the fingers doubled into the palm, used as a weapon in a fight.

Synonyms

blows, knuckles, punches

Examples of usage

  • He clenched his fists in anger.
  • She punched him with her fists.
Context #2 | Noun

boxing

Either of a pair of close-fitting hand covers, typically with a separate sheath for the thumb and having each finger enclosed in a separate compartment.

Synonyms

boxing gloves

Examples of usage

  • He put on his boxing fists before the match.
  • The boxer's fists were wrapped in bandages.
Context #3 | Verb

strike with knuckles

To hit with the fist.

Synonyms

hit, punch, strike

Examples of usage

  • He fists the door in frustration.
  • She fisted him in the face.

Translations

Translations of the word "fists" in other languages:

🇵🇹 punhos

🇮🇳 मुट्ठियाँ

🇩🇪 Fäuste

🇮🇩 kepalan tangan

🇺🇦 кулаки

🇵🇱 pięści

🇯🇵 拳 (こぶし)

🇫🇷 poings

🇪🇸 puños

🇹🇷 yumruklar

🇰🇷 주먹

🇸🇦 قبضات

🇨🇿 pěsti

🇸🇰 päste

🇨🇳 拳头 (quántóu)

🇸🇮 pesti

🇮🇸 hnefar

🇰🇿 жұдырықтар

🇬🇪 მუშტები

🇦🇿 yumruqlar

🇲🇽 puños

Etymology

The word 'fists' originated from Middle English 'fist', which comes from Old English 'fӯst'. The term has been used to refer to the hand with the fingers clenched since the 12th century. Fists have historically been associated with physical confrontation and power, symbolizing strength and determination.

See also: fist, fisticuffs.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,926, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.