fist
/fɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /fɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfist/ (ame, mw)
fist — noun
- fistsingular
- fistsplural
1. a closed hand formed by curling all fingers inward and pressing the thumb across
a closed hand formed by curling all fingers inward and pressing the thumb across them, typically used to strike, hold firmly, or convey anger or resolve
Hui clenched her fist in anger when she heard the unfair decision.
clench one's fist — to show anger or determination
The protestor raised his fist in the air as a sign of unity.
raise one's fist — to show support or defiance
Alessia banged her fist on the table, demanding everyone's attention.
The toddler held a cookie tightly in his little fist and refused to let go.
Jude kept his fists ready while walking through the dark alley at night.
- clenched hand
descriptive phrase rather than a standard noun; less idiomatic
- knuckles
refers only to the bones/joints, not the whole closed hand
文法句型
a/the + fist
possessive + fist(s)
用法筆記
Very often used in set verb phrases that show emotion or intent: 'clench one's fist' (anger/determination), 'shake one's fist' (threat/anger), 'raise one's fist' (defiance/solidarity). The word is almost never used medically or neutrally — it always carries a sense of force, tension, or resistance.
常見錯誤
fist — verb
- fistpresent simple I / you / we / they
- fists3rd person singular
- fisting-ing form
- fistedpast simple
1. to hold or grip something tightly in a closed hand, especially when pulling or s
to hold or grip something tightly in a closed hand, especially when pulling or steadying oneself
The cyclist fisted the handlebars and pushed through the final stretch of the race.
fist + object (handlebars, rope, fabric) — gripping to pull or brace
Erik fisted the rope and pulled himself up the steep cliff wall.
Ignacio fisted the thick sail fabric and braced himself against the strong wind.
The firefighter fisted the heavy hose and aimed the water at the burning house.
文法句型
fist + object (something graspable)
用法筆記
This is a very rare verb sense, mostly found in physical-action narratives or sports writing. It is not common in everyday speech — 'gripped' or 'clutched' are far more frequent alternatives.
2. to close one's hand tightly so that it forms a fist, typically from tension, ang
to close one's hand tightly so that it forms a fist, typically from tension, anger, or determination
Devika fisted her hands when she saw the spilled paint on her finished drawing.
fist one's hands — to make fists out of emotional tension
Ari fisted both hands and placed them on his hips, ready for the argument.
Salma fisted her hands in her coat pockets, trying to hide how nervous she felt.
The coach fisted his hands and shouted encouragement from the sidelines.
文法句型
fist + one's hand(s)
用法筆記
The direct object is almost always 'hands' or 'fists'. This verb sense overlaps with the far more common phrase 'clench one's fist(s)'. The difference is subtle: 'fist one's hands' emphasises the act of forming the fist shape, while 'clench one's fist' emphasises the tension after it is formed.