fist

noun
/fɪst/

Meaning

a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

Example Sentences

He punched the wall with his fist in anger.

He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.

Example Expressions

iron fist

Synonyms

hand, knuckle, punch, grip, clenched hand, knuckles
Entry 1
hand, knuckle, punch, grip
Entry 2
clenched hand, knuckles, punch, grip

Antonyms

open hand, palm, fingers extended, flat hand
Entry 1
open hand, palm
Entry 2
open hand, palm, fingers extended, flat hand

Collocations

clenched fist, raise fist, fist fight, iron fist, clench fist, shake fist
Entry 1
clenched fist, raise fist, fist fight, iron fist
Entry 2
clench fist, shake fist, iron fist

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