Fist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fist is a noun meaning A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.
Meaning
A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.
More Meanings
- Synonym of manicule.
- (amateur radio) The characteristic signaling rhythm of an individual telegraph or CW operator when sending Morse code.
- A group of men.
- The talons of a bird of prey.
- (informal) An attempt at something.
- To strike with the fist.
- (slang) A person's characteristic handwriting.
Example Sentences
More light then Culver in the Faulcons fist.
The boxer's fists rained down on his opponent in the last round.
...may not score a point with his open hand(s), but may score a point by fisting the ball.
I am an officer; but, how I wish I could fist a bit of old-fashioned beef in the fore-castle, as I used to when I was before the mast.
Word Forms
- fists
- fisting
- fisted
Synonyms for fist
Depending on context, synonyms include nief, fist-size, ductus, manicule.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include punching, punch, grip, boxing, blow, head.
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