fist´like´

fist´like´
fist1 «fihst», noun, verb.
–n.
1. a tightly closed hand: »

He shook his fist at me.

2. Informal. the hand.
3. Informal. handwriting.
4. Informal. grasp; grip; clutches.
5. the index symbol used in printing.
–v.t.
1. to strike with the fist; beat; punch: »

We have been down together…fisting each other's throat (Shakespeare).

2. Especially Nautical. to grasp or seize; handle.
[Old English f]
fist´like´, adjective.
fist2 «fyst», noun.
U.S. Dialect. feist.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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