fist

Meanings

• noun

  A closed hand, especially when clenched to form a fist or made into a sign of defiance or contempt.

  - "He made a fist and pounded the table in anger."
  - "The boxer threw a powerful punch with a tight fist."
  - "Raise your fist in solidarity."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɪst/
   
   
   
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2. /fɪst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bunch of fives , ductus , fist-size

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fist
kist , wist , twist , mist , list , pist

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Variants

List of all variants of fist that leads to same result
feist , fist , fists , fisted , fisting , fist bump , fist-bump , fist-bumped , fist-bumping , fist-bumps , fist pump , hand over fist , mailed fist , mailed fists , make a good fist of , make a poor fist of , rule with an iron fist , rule with an iron fist/hand , rule with an iron hand

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Etymology

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Old English fyst, fist, probably related to the root feogan 'to strike'.

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Trivia

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1. A fist is approximately the same size as a human head.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'fistula' was a channel or pipe, named after the resemblance of the shape to a clenched fist.

3. The term 'fist' is also used in medicine to describe a narrowing or stricture of a tubular structure, such as a blood vessel or a canal.

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Related Concepts

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1. fistfight: A physical altercation between two or more people, typically involving punching with closed fists.

2. boxing: A combat sport in which two people wearing protective gloves throw punches at each other.

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Culture

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The fist is a common symbol of power, strength, and defiance. In various cultures, the raised fist is used as a sign of solidarity, resistance, and unity. For example, the Black Power movement popularized the raised fist as a symbol of black pride and empowerment.

How to Memorize "fist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making a tight ball with your hand, with all fingers curled in and pressed against the palm. This is the visual representation of a fist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fist' with the feeling of power and strength. Imagine clenching your hand into a fist and feeling the tension in your muscles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a boxer in the ring, throwing a powerful punch with a clenched fist. Remember the word 'fist' as the tool used to deliver that punch.

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