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Definition of fist
fist
/fɪst/
fist
Plural:fists
•Past Simple:fisted
•Past Participle:fisted
•Present Participle:fisting
fist Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
3
Tier
1
Usage
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• noun
1
A person's hand when the fingers are bent inward against the palm and held there tightly, typically to strike a blow or grasp something securely.
Example
"He clenched his hand into a tight fist out of sheer frustration."
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1
To clench the hand or fingers tightly into a ball.
Example
"She fisted her hands at her sides to stop them from trembling during the intense argument."
2
To strike someone or something with a closed hand.
Example
"The angry patron fisted the wooden table, demanding the manager's attention."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'fȳst', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'vuist' and German 'Faust'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fist