hammer fist

noun

A blow with a clenched fist, usually using the side of the hand or wrist

Meanings

nounhammer fist (plural hammer fists)

plural hammer fists · alternative hammer-fist · alternative hammerfist

  1. governmentA blow with a clenched fist, usually using the side of the hand or wrist
  2. the form of fist used in such a blow.
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APA

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Chicago

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