fist — a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɪst/
Korean meaning: 주먹, 손을 꽉 쥔 것
Korean pronunciation: 피스트 (강세: 피스트)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's tiny fist was surprisingly strong when she knocked on doors.
- The protesters raised their fists in solidarity.
- He tried to open the jar with his fist, which was not his brightest idea.
fist
NOUN//fɪst//
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
She raised her fist high after winning the final match.
The fighter tightened his fist before delivering the final punch. (FIGHT + GRIP = FIST → a strong closed hand used in fighting)
They raised their fists to resist oppression and persist through the struggle together.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'fyst'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 어원을 가지고 있습니다. 원래는 '주먹으로 잡다'는 의미였는데, 시간이 지나면서 주먹 자체를 가리키는 명사로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's tiny fist was surprisingly strong when she knocked on doors.”
“The protesters raised their fists in solidarity.”
“He tried to open the jar with his fist, which was not his brightest idea.”
“She clenched her fists nervously before the job interview.”
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