two-fisted
Americanadjective
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ready for or inclined to physical combat.
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strong and vigorous.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of two-fisted
Example Sentences
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Then he’d drive back and return to work, resume building toward his dream of head coaching, the competitor in Staley choosing to embrace — no, to cherish — the two-fisted challenger before him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2023
Gonzaga Prep used a 16-6 run, capped by a Stevens steal and run-out, two-fisted dunk, to open a 32-14 lead with 2:51 left before halftime.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
The two-fisted description added an extra “bang!” to an already alarming situation, as though we needed the phenomenon to sound as pressing as it felt to those suffering through it.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 24, 2021
As the crowd streamed in, the idea of New York’s return — whether a two-fisted vanquishing of a viral enemy or a premature declaration of victory — was on seemingly everyone’s mind.
From New York Times ● Aug. 21, 2021
When the choir of two-fisted tenors on the record were “proud to bear the title” Colonel Meecham entered the room slapping the swagger stick in a steady, tautological rhythm that seemed ominous, even predatory.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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