Word
fisting
Phoneticsfist·ing
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a type of sex where one person puts their whole hand inside a partner's body.
n. sexual penetration of the vagina or anus with the entire hand, typically with a closed fist.
Examples
“They talk openly about fisting in the workshop.”
“The health clinic provides safety advice about fisting and other sexual practices.”
“The novel addresses fisting frankly as part of its broader exploration of intimacy, consent, and bodily autonomy in modern relationships.”
Examples
simple
“They talk openly about fisting in the workshop.”
contextual
“The health clinic provides safety advice about fisting and other sexual practices.”
complex
“The novel addresses fisting frankly as part of its broader exploration of intimacy, consent, and bodily autonomy in modern relationships.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “fisting” in context.
Verb
01. consent to fisting
“No one should feel pressured to consent to fisting.”
verb + prep + noun
02. engage in fisting
“Partners who engage in fisting should discuss boundaries beforehand.”
verb + prep + noun
03. fisting hurts
“Patients report that fisting hurts when performed without adequate preparation.”
noun + verb
04. practice fisting
“Couples who practice fisting are advised to use ample lubrication and go slowly.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. anal fisting
“Clinicians warn that anal fisting carries high risk of tissue injury without proper care.”
adj + noun
06. consensual fisting
“The workshop stressed that only consensual fisting is ethically acceptable.”
adj + noun
07. vaginal fisting
“The health guide discusses vaginal fisting and emphasizes hygiene and consent.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. act of fisting
“The article describes the act of fisting in clinical, non-erotic terms.”
noun + prep + noun
09. risk of fisting
“The main risk of fisting is tearing that may require medical attention.”
noun + prep + noun
10. engage in consensual fisting
“They only engage in consensual fisting after clear discussion of limits.”
11. health risks of fisting
“The clinic leaflet explains the health risks of fisting in plain language.”
12. require explicit consent for fisting
“Safe practice guidelines require explicit consent for fisting.”
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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