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He raised his fist in victory.
What does Fist mean?
A closed hand.
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A hand closed tightly with the fingers curled in.
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Make a fist with your hand.
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A fist is a hand shape often used for gripping, punching, or showing strong emotion.
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Which word is closest in meaning to fist?
Closed Hand is close in meaning to fist.
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Open Hand contrasts with fist.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningFist means A closed hand.
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Synonyms
Words like Fist
closed handA hand with fingers curled in.
handRelated word that supports the meaning of fist.
Antonyms
Opposite words
open handA hand with fingers spread or relaxed.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fist, depending on context.
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Fist word family
Base word
fist
noun
fists
More than one fist.
verb
fisted
Past form of fist.
verb
fisting
Action form of fist.
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