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Definition of fist

fist

/fɪst/
fist
Plural:fists
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Past Simple:fisted
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Past Participle:fisted
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Present Participle:fisting
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fist Lexical Profile

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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."

• verb

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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• Rhymes for fist

• Nearby Words

fishy
fission
fissure
fist
fistfight
fistful
fisticuff

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'fȳst', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'vuist' and German 'Faust'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fist
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