fist (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /fɪst/
Definition
A hand with the fingers curled tightly into the palm.
Examples
He raised his fist in victory.
She balled her fist and hit the table.
The boxer showed his fist to the crowd.
How to Use fist
- clench a fist (collocation)
- To close your hand tightly, often due to strong emotion. — "He clenched his fist in frustration."
- raise a fist (collocation)
- To lift a closed hand, often as a sign of defiance or victory. — "She raised her fist in triumph."
- shake a fist (collocation)
- To move a closed hand back and forth, usually in anger or threat. — "He shook his fist at the car that cut him off."
- ball a fist (collocation)
- To form a fist by curling the fingers tightly. — "She balled her fist, ready to strike."
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