1. (n.) The hand with the fingers doubled into the palm; the closed hand, especially as clinched tightly for the purpose of striking a blow.

2. (n.) The talons of a bird of prey.

3. (n.) the index mark [/], used to direct special attention to the passage which follows.

4. (v. t.) To strike with the fist.

5. (v. t.) To gripe with the fist.