fist in Latin
fist in Latin is pugnus — fist means a hand with the fingers curled tightly inward, typically for punching or gripping.
fist in Latin
pugnus
A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.
What does "fist" mean?
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noun A hand with the fingers curled tightly inward, typically for punching or gripping.
"The toddler waved a tiny fist at the bubbles drifting past."
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verb To strike someone with a closed fist.
"He fisted the punching bag repeatedly during training."
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fist in a sentence
- The toddler waved a tiny fist at the bubbles drifting past.
- He clenched his fist in anger.
- He fisted the punching bag repeatedly during training.
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What is "fist" in Latin?
"fist" in Latin is pugnus. fist means: A hand with the fingers curled tightly inward, typically for punching or gripping.
How do you use "fist" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler waved a tiny fist at the bubbles drifting past." In Latin, "fist" is pugnus.
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