fist (Meaning)

Wordnet

fist (n)

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

Webster

fist (n.)

The hand with the fingers doubled into the palm; the closed hand, especially as clinched tightly for the purpose of striking a blow.

The talons of a bird of prey.

the index mark [/], used to direct special attention to the passage which follows.

Webster

fist (v. t.)

To strike with the fist.

To gripe with the fist.

fist Sentence Examples

  1. He clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles turning white with anger.
  2. The boxer raised his fists, ready to strike his opponent.
  3. The child held her fist out to the teacher, demanding a treat.
  4. The blacksmith hammered the metal with his powerful fist.
  5. The protester raised their fist in solidarity with the demonstrators.
  6. The doctor examined the patient's fist, looking for any signs of injury.
  7. The student's fist slammed against the desk, expressing their frustration.
  8. The chef kneaded the dough with powerful fists.
  9. The climber grasped the rock with a tight fist.
  10. The musician strummed the guitar with a deft fist.

FAQs About the word fist

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)The hand with the fingers doubled into the palm; the closed hand, especially as clinched tightly fo

grip, grasp, hold, fasten (on), bay, rend, corner, secure, clasp, latch (on or onto)

release, discharge,miss, discharge, release, miss, drop, liberate, free, liberate

He clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles turning white with anger.

The boxer raised his fists, ready to strike his opponent.

The child held her fist out to the teacher, demanding a treat.

The blacksmith hammered the metal with his powerful fist.