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Meaning of "iron fist" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IRON FIST

iron fist  [ˈaɪən fɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IRON FIST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Iron fist is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES IRON FIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Iron Fist

Iron Fist may refer to: ▪ Iron Fist, a Marvel Comics superhero/martial artist ▪ Iron Fist, a 1998 Star Wars novel by Aaron Allston in the X-wing series ▪ Tekken , a series of fighting games by Namco ▪ 20th Armoured Brigade, nickname of British Army armoured formation based in Paderborn, Germany ▪ Iron Fist, an Israeli counter-weapon system ▪ Iron Fists, a chapter of Space Marines in the Warhammer 40,000 universe ▪ Ironfist, a character in the Transformers series ▪ The Man with the Iron Fists, a film starring Russell Crowe ▪ Iron Fist, a fashion label from Los Angeles In music: ▪ Iron Fist, a 1982 album by metal band Motörhead ▪ "Iron Fist", a single from the album ▪ Iron Fist, a progenitor of the band Helloween ▪ "Iron Fist", a song from Die Apokalyptischen Reiter's debut album Soft & Stronger ▪ "Iron Fist", a song from Goldfinger's album Disconnection Notice ▪ "Iron Fist", a song from Coheed and Cambria's 2013 album, The Afterman: Descension. In sports: ▪ Dr. Ironfist, the Ukrainian heavyweight boxer and Ph.D., Vitali Klitschko...

Definition of iron fist in the English dictionary

The definition of iron fist in the dictionary is a cruel and unyielding attitude or approach.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IRON FIST


calligraphist
kəˈlɪɡrəfɪst
fist
fɪst
metallographist
ˌmɛtəˈlɒɡrəfɪst
monographist
mɒˈnɒɡrəfɪst
organographist
ˌɔːɡəˈnɒɡrəfɪst
orthographist
ɔːˈθɒɡrəfɪst
pacifist
ˈpæsɪfɪst
paragraphist
ˈpærəˌɡrɑːfɪst
philosophist
fɪˈlɒsəfɪst
phonographist
fəʊˈnɒɡrəˌfɪst
photographist
fəˈtɒɡrəfɪst
pinchfist
ˈpɪntʃˌfɪst
puckfist
ˈpʌkˌfɪst
selenographist
ˌsiːlɪˈnɒɡrəfɪst
sophist
ˈsɒfɪst
stenographist
steˈnɒɡrəfɪst
telegraphist
tɪˈlɛɡrəfɪst
theosophist
θɪˈɒsəfɪst
unbeneficed
ʌnˈbɛnɪfɪst
unsurfaced
ʌnˈsɜːfɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IRON FIST

iron (II) sulphate
iron (III) oxide
iron age
Iron Chancellor
iron constitution
Iron Cross
Iron Curtain
Iron Duke
iron foundry
Iron Gate
Iron Gates
iron glance
iron grey
Iron Guard
iron hand
iron horse
Iron Lady
iron lung
iron maiden
iron man

WORDS THAT END LIKE IRON FIST

A list
A-list
alchemist
an iron fist
artist
assist
bist
Christ
exist
exorcist
hand over fist
list
playlist
selfist
specialist
tourist
twist
waist
watchlist
wish list

Synonyms and antonyms of iron fist in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «iron fist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IRON FIST

Find out the translation of iron fist to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of iron fist from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «iron fist» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

铁腕
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

puño de Hierro
570 millions of speakers

English

iron fist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लोहे की मुट्ठी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القبضة الحديدية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

железный кулак
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

punho de ferro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লৌহ মুষ্টি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Iron Fist
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Besi penumbuk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Iron Fist
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

鉄の拳
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

철권
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Iron fist
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bàn tay sắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரும்புக்கரம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लोखंडी घट्ट मुठ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Demir yumruk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Iron Fist
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

iron Fist
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Залізний кулак
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pumn de fier
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σιδερένια γροθιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ystervuis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

järnhand
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Iron Fist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of iron fist

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IRON FIST»

The term «iron fist» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.138 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IRON FIST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about iron fist

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IRON FIST»

Discover the use of iron fist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to iron fist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Iron fist: the lives of Carl Kiekhaefer
The long-awaited story of the marine industry's most celebrated personality, Carl Kiekhaefer, the industrial Caesar of the Mercury marine industry empire.
Jeffrey L. Rodengen, 1991
2
Velvet glove, iron fist: a history of anti-smoking
Velvet Glove, Iron Fist takes the reader on a journey from 15th century Cuba to 21st century California, via Revolutionary France, Victorian Britain, Prohibition Era America and Nazi Germany.
Christopher Snowdon, 2009
3
Iron Fist
Wedge Antilles sends the controversial Wraith Squadron on a mission to pose as ruthless pirates seeking to join Zsinj's forces in order to infiltrate the warlord's fleet and uncover his carefully guarded plans for destruction. Original.
Aaron Allston, 1998
4
Book of the Iron Fist
Theirs is a story of epic adventure that takes place a millennium ago, in the here and now and at all stops in between. Here is the story of the Immortal Iron Fists and the timeless chain that binds them together in honor.
‎2008
5
Iron Fist, Lead Foot: John Coletti and Ford's "Terminator"
Against staggering odds Ford's Special Vehicle Team, under the mercurial leadership of automotive legend John Coletti, succeeds in creating a muscle car destined for greatness.
Frank Moriarty, 2006
6
Yezhov: The Rise of Stalin's "iron Fist"
This book, based upon unprecedented access to Communist Party archives and Yezhov’s personal archives, looks into the life and career of the enigmatic man who administered Stalin’s Great Terror.
John Arch Getty, Oleg V. Naumov, 2008
7
Marvel Masterworks: Iron Fist -
Before they made X-Men the number one hit of its time, Chris Claremont and John Byrne brought their storytelling magic to the adventures of Iron Fist.
‎2012
8
Contesting the Iron Fist: Advocacy Networks and Police ...
This work analyzes the interactions and international connections of the "civil rights" and "pro-order" coalitions of state and societal actors in the two countries.
Claudio Fuentes, 2005
9
Immortal Iron Fist 1: The Last Iron Fist Story Premiere
While the shadowy Wai-Go Industries attempts a hostile takeover ..., Iron Fist faces a sinister conspiracy that pits him against the terrorist hordes of Hydra ... guest-starring Daredevil ..."--Dust jacket.
‎2007
10
Immortal Iron Fist Vol. 3: The Book of Iron Fist
Kicking her way out of the pages of The Immortal Iron Fist #2, this stand-alone issue tells the story of Wu Ao-Shi, from the moment she became the first woman to touch the heart of Shou-Lao the Undying, to her mysterious, controversial, and ...
Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IRON FIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term iron fist is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Second Thoughts: Rousey's rule appreciated by Iron Mike
With seemingly no legitimate challengers on the horizon, Rousey is likely to set to rule the 135-pound division with an iron fist for a long while. «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
2
Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers have oldies who are still goodies …
Nolan Ryan: The Ryan Express was capable of ruling the mound with an iron fist up until his last pitch of a 27-year career at age 46 in 1993. «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
3
Obama Is Sending Military-Grade Spy Gear To Egypt. What Could …
Now, years after optimistic pro-democracy protests swept the country, Sissi rules with an iron fist. Egyptians from across the political spectrum ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
Marvel TV Head Jeph Loeb Teases an Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and …
We know that, along with Daredevil, Netflix's next Marvel show is A.K.A. Jessica Jones, and then we'll be getting Luke Cage and Iron Fist, ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
5
Sarah J. Hale, America's First Power Fashion Editor - Racked
What's often forgotten is that she was a single mother to five children who ran a fashion magazine empire with an iron fist until she was 90 in the ... «Racked, Jul 15»
6
Wayward Pines: A Reckoning Review - Den of Geek
Pilcher doubts that Ethan has the iron fist to rule the town effectively. Three recent graduates of Wayward Pines Academy seem hellbent on ... «Den of Geek!, Jul 15»
7
Mere Angne Mein Serial Episode On Star Plus | Times Of india
Shanti Devi is authoritative, bossy and runs the Srivastav house with an iron fist. Her family members comprise of her dutiful son Raghav, her ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
8
Seth Glier - "It's a Bitch! (Craigslist)" (audio) (premiere) - PopMatters
A regular contributor to Decibel, Terrorizer, Iron Fist, NPR, and more, he resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Follow and interact with ... «PopMatters, Jul 15»
9
When it comes to living on Planet Bertie, charisma is not always …
And there was the iron fist in the woolly glove, the flash of steel in the direction of Eoghan Murphy: "To be honest with you, I hadn't got much ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
10
Xi aims iron fist at human rights lawyers - The Nation
Chinese authorities' crackdown on human rights groups is an indication that the iron-fisted rule of President Xi Jinping's administration is ... «The Nation, Jul 15»

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