Pronunciation: /fɪst/

Definitions of fist

noun a clenched hand, especially one used to punch or strike

Example Sentences

A1 He clenched his fist in anger.

A2 She raised her fist in victory.

B1 The boxer's fist was tightly wrapped in bandages.

B2 With a swift punch, he landed a blow with his fist.

C1 The diplomat pounded his fist on the table in frustration during the negotiations.

C2 The sculptor's masterpiece featured a hand with a raised fist symbolizing strength and unity.

verb to grip or clench into a fist

Example Sentences

A1 He fist bumps his friends when he sees them.

A2 She fist pumped in excitement when she scored a goal.

B1 The boxer fist clenched tightly before throwing a punch.

B2 The angry man fist slammed the table in frustration.

C1 The protester fist raised in defiance against the government.

C2 The martial artist fist strikes with precision and power.

Examples of fist in a Sentence

formal The boxer clenched his fist tightly before delivering a powerful punch.

informal I bumped into the wall and accidentally made a fist with my hand.

slang He was so angry that he was ready to throw fists with anyone who crossed him.

figurative She held onto her dream tightly, as if it was a precious gem in the palm of her fist.

Grammatical Forms of fist

past tense

fisted

plural

fists

comparative

more fist

superlative

most fist

present tense

fists

future tense

will fist

perfect tense

have fisted

continuous tense

is fisting

singular

fist

positive degree

fist

infinitive

to fist

gerund

fisting

participle

fisting

Origin and Evolution of fist

First Known Use: 1000 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'fist' originated from Old English 'fӯst', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'fustaz'.
Evolution of the word: Originally referred to the hand with the fingers clenched into the palm. Over time, the word came to specifically refer to the hand when clenched into a tight ball or shape for punching.