Definition of fist - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
hitting actiontr. strike with a clenched handtr.
- She fisted the punching bag repeatedly..
2.
clenchtr./intr. close the hand into a clenched shapetr./intr.
- She fisted her hand in anger.
Noun
1.
medicalhand closed with fingers bent against the palm
- He raised his fist in anger..
2.
symbolDated US pointing hand symbol in printingDated US
- The fist symbol was used in the old book.
3.
communicationDated unique signaling rhythm in Morse codeDated
- His fist was recognizable on the radio.
Expressions with fist
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ruthless and strict control over people
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
quickly or in great quantity
The company is making profits hand over fist.
move one's fist up and down to encourage or cheer
She pumped her fist to cheer on her team.
hand with fingers closed into the palm
He raised his clenched fist in anger.
lift a closed hand upward as a gesture
He raised his fist during the protest.
hand gesture with the fist held up
He greeted the crowd with a raised fist.
move a closed hand up and down to show anger or threat
He shook his fist at the driver who cut him off.
hitting two fists together as a greeting or celebration
They gave each other a fist bump after the win.
upward thrust of the fist in celebration
The crowd responded with a collective fist pump.
lead with strict, authoritarian control and no tolerance for dissent
The dictator ruled with an iron fist, allowing no opposition.
move a clenched hand in anger or protest toward someone or something
He shook his fist at the driver who cut him off.
lose a lot of money very quickly and continuously
They lose money hand over fist every month.
thing that attracts trouble
The broken vending machine was a fist magnet for frustrated customers.
try to do something well or manage a task competently
She made a good fist of fixing the broken chair.
in a very strict and harsh way allowing little freedom
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
hold and drink two alcoholic drinks at once
He decided to double-fist at the party.
about the size of a human fist
The hailstones were fist-size and caused damage to cars.
clenched hand used for striking
He delivered a powerful punch fist to the bag.
martial arts technique using the bottom of the fist
She practiced the hammer fist during her karate class.
knot tied in a rope for weight or decoration
He tied a monkey's fist at the end of the rope.
do something reasonably successfully
She made a fist of the presentation and impressed everyone.
use of strong force or harsh power to control
The government ruled with a mailed fist.
Origin of fist
Old English, fyst (hand)
Terms with fist included in their meaning
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strike
powerful hit with a fist or weapon
sports
deliver a quick punch with the fist
finger joints
joints of the fingers which bulge when the fist is closed
action
hit something hard with a fist
physical action
hit your own chest with your fist to show emotion
gestures
close your hand into a tight fist
fist strike
hit with a closed hand
physical action
strike out with the fist without planning
action
strike with a fist in an upward direction
fist strike
act of hitting with a fist
punch
hit very hard with the fist
combat
hit someone with a fist
impact
powerful blow with a fist or object
punch
blow with the fist
body
the right hand or fist
hit forcefully
strike with a fist
movement
gesture with a fist thrust upward in celebration or excitement
violence
hit someone with force using a hand or fist
fighting
hit someone hard on the chin with a fist
rejoice
express joy or victory with an upward fist motion
violence
having been hit with a fist
hit punch
hit someone hard with your hand or fist
boxing move
strike an opponent upward with the fist
violence
hit someone's face very hard with a fist
Examples of fist in a sentence
The boxer fisted his opponent during the match. He fisted his hand to show determination. The child fisted his hand around the toy. She clenched her fist in determination. He pounded the table with his fist. The printer used a fist to indicate notes.
In the margin, a fist pointed to the error. The operator's fist was distinct in the transmission. Each ship had a unique fist for identification.
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- French:frapper, poing, ...
- German:boxen, Faust, ...
- Italian:dare un pugno, pugno, ...
- Spanish:dar un puñetazo, mano cerrada, ...
- Portuguese:socar, mão fechada, ...
- Chinese:用拳头打, 拳头, ...
- Japanese:拳で打つ, 拳, ...
- Arabic:لَكَمَ, قَبْضَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְאַגְרֵף, אִגְרוּף, ...
- Russian:ударить кулаком, кулак, ...
- Ukrainian:бити кулаком, кулак, ...
- Hindi:मुक्का मारना, मुट्ठी, ...
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