Fists: meaning, definitions and examples
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fists
[ fɪsts ]
in a fight
The clenched hand with the fingers doubled into the palm, used as a weapon in a fight.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He clenched his fists in anger.
- She punched him with her fists.
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.
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
Word origin
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.