Definition of fist

• n. - The hand with the fingers doubled into the palm; the closed hand, especially as clinched tightly for the purpose of striking a blow.
• n. - The talons of a bird of prey.
• n. - the index mark [/], used to direct special attention to the passage which follows.
• v. t. - To strike with the fist.
• v. t. - To gripe with the fist.