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fisted

adj.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈfɪstɪd// fist·ed

adj. having a hand closed into a tight ball. You use this to describe someone who is angry, ready to fight, or just holding something tightly.

adj. having the hand clenched into a fist. Often used to describe a person's physical state, particularly one of anger or determination.


SIMPLE

He stood there with a fisted hand and a red face.

CONTEXTUAL

The crowd watched in silence as the angry protester stood with a fisted hand, shouting at the security guards.

COMPLEX

The boxer stood in the corner of the ring, fisted and breathing heavily, waiting for the bell to signal the start of the final round.

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