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Definition fist in American English

fist noun

[countable] noun
/fɪst/
1

your hand when your fingers are closed tightly

Example

He banged the table with his fist.

Example

She was clenching her fists with the pain.

Synonyms and related words
2

do a good/bad etc job

Example

There has been a downward movement in the proportion of voters who think the government is making a good fist of the Brexit negotiations.

Definition fist in American English