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    Poing (en. Fist)

    /pwɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The end of the hand formed by the closure of the fingers.
    He threw a punch.
    Il a donné un coup de poing.
    Action of striking with a closed hand.
    The boxer used his fist to hit his opponent.
    Le boxeur a utilisé son poing pour frapper son adversaire.
    Gesture of anger or defiance.
    He raised his fist in protest.
    Il a levé le poing en signe de protestation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'punctum', via Old French 'poing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fight bare-fisted
    To fight unarmed, only with one's hands.
    se battre à poings nus
    to raise a fist
    To express a rebellion or protest.
    lever le poing
    to throw a punch
    To hit someone with a closed hand.
    donner un coup de poing

    Related Words

    grip
    Strength, firmness in gesture or action.
    poigne
    fist raised
    Defiance or protest expressed by the gesture of an raised fist.
    poing levé
    brass knuckles
    A weapon designed to enhance the power of a punch.
    poing américain

    Slang Meanings

    Punch in slang.
    He landed a well-placed 'punch' on him.
    Il lui a mis un 'poing' bien placé.
    Feeling of hitting hard.
    He felt a surge of 'punch' energy after the victory.
    Il a ressenti un 'poing' d'énergie après la victoire.