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fist

/fɪst/

Translations

fistnoun

fists

/fɪst/

кулак

He clenched his fist in anger.

Он сжал кулак от злости.

Synonyms

fistverb

fisted

Past Simple

fisted

Past Participle

fisting

Gerund

/fɪst/

сжимать в кулак

He fisted his hand in anger.

Он сжал руку в кулак от гнева.

Additional translations

сжать

Synonyms

ball (one's hand)

make a fist

fistadjective

/fɪst/

Used attributively before another noun to denote something involving fists or punching

Synonyms

Definitions

fistnoun

A hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm, typically as a gesture of anger or determination.

He raised his fist in defiance during the protest.

A symbol or representation of a clenched hand, often used to signify solidarity or resistance.

The black fist has become an iconic symbol of the civil rights movement.

Handwriting, especially when untidy or difficult to read. (chiefly dialect)

I can hardly read your fist—could you type the report instead?

Coercive power or strict control, especially when exercised with violence or stern discipline.

The new CEO runs the company with an iron fist.

fistverb

To clench one’s hand into a tight ball, typically as a gesture of anger or determination.

She fisted her hand in determination before stepping onto the stage.

To strike or hit with the fist.

The boxer fisted his opponent with a powerful right hook.

To grip or hold something tightly with the hand.

She fisted the rope to prevent herself from falling.

To insert the hand or fist into the rectum or vagina as a sexual practice.

The manual offers safety tips for anyone interested in learning how to fist a partner.

fistadjective

Attributive; relating to or involving fists or punching.

He challenged his rival to a fist fight.