fist Definition
a hand with the fingers curled inwards, typically in order to strike someone or to hold something tightly.
Using fist: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He punched the wall with his fist.
Example
She held her money tightly in her fist.
Example
He raised his fist in triumph.
Example
She pounded the table with her fist.
fist Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for fist
- clenched hand
- closed hand
- bunched fist
Phrases with fist
Example
They greeted each other with a fist bump instead of a handshake.
a fight in which people hit each other with their fists
Example
The two men got into a fistfight over a parking space.
an amount of something that can be held in one's fist
Example
He grabbed a fistful of candy from the bowl.
Summary: fist in Brief
A 'fist' [fɪst] is a hand with the fingers curled inward, often used for striking or holding things tightly. It can be used in phrases like 'fist bump,' a gesture of greeting, and 'fistfight,' a physical altercation. 'Fistful' refers to an amount of something that can be held in one's fist.
