fists

fists · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of fist; hands with the fingers and thumb clenched tightly.

  2. 2.

    Multiple clenched hands used for fighting or striking.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    flying fists — a physical fight involving punching
  • •
    shake one's fists — to gesture angrily
  • •
    with flying fists — fighting aggressively

Related words

Antonyms: open hands, palms
See also: fist, hands, punch
Synonyms: clenched hands

Etymology

Plural of fist, from Old English fȳst, from Proto-Germanic fustiz.