fist
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- noun
- /fɪst/
:
puño
- And then he drew back and hit me with his fist.
- a clenched fist
- a fist fight
- an iron fist
And I put my, I put my fist through a wall.
- And I put my, I put my fist through a wall.
- They stomped up the porch and with their fists began pounding on the door.
- He brought his fists down and the hammer with it.
- The patient might imagine, say, flexing their fist or moving their wrist.
- And so they end up screaming at her with their fists over their heads.
- But that's the number one thing, clench your fist properly and defend your chin.
- So I'm jet lag is hitting me like a fist in the face.
- Two hands balled into fists crossed at the wrist.
- And is it also true you can fit your fist in your mouth?
Examples
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He raised his fist in the air to celebrate his victory.
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And I put my, I put my fist through a wall.
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Try making a fist with each hand, and then let go.
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OK, so you want to move the fist towards your chest?
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As the class ends, the peers give the focus student a "fist bump" as they walk to lunch together.
Academic text (2015) -
I saw her curl up her fist and I thought I was dead.
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As the police lead Billy away at the end, the kids raise their fists in silent tribute.
Academic text (2017) -
You can't settle every problem with your fists.
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She quickly closed her hand into a fist before showing her support.
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The boxer hit the punching bag with his fist to improve his strength.
Synonyms
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4.2
A hand with fingers pressed tightly into the palm showing anger or strong will
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Etymology
The word fist comes from an old German word fyst meaning 'closed hand'. That's why a fist is a hand with the fingers curled tightly, often used for hitting or as a strong gesture.