fist

noun
UK: /fɪst/
US: /fɪst/

  1. A hand when it is tightly closed.

    1. He made a fist and shook it. [ ] [ ]
    2. She clenched her fist in anger, trying to control her frustration. [ ] [ ]

  2. A symbol of power, defiance, or solidarity, often raised in the air.

    1. The protesters raised their fists in the air. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete pumped his fist after winning the race, demonstrating his victory. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

punch grip clench
fist transitive-verb

  1. To hit or punch someone or something with a closed hand.

    1. Don't fist him, talk instead. [ ] [ ]
    2. He threatened to fist anyone who disagreed with his opinion on the matter. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fist" in English means: A hand when it is tightly closed., A symbol of power, defiance, or solidarity, often raised in the air..

The phonetic transcription of "fist" is /fɪst/ in British English and /fɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fist": punch, grip, clench.

Example usage of "fist": "He made a fist and shook it.". More examples on the page.