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  • 1clenched fist — noun a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting) • Syn: ↑fist • Hypernyms: ↑hand, ↑manus, ↑mitt, ↑paw …

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  • 2fingers —    Traditionally, different fingers had different attributes and uses. The forefinger was considered poisonous and therefore should never be used for applying ointment to a cut or bruise; in contrast, the ring finger, especially that of the left… …

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  • 3fingers get close to the thumb —    obsolete    favouritism is shown to relatives or friends    The imagery is from the clenched fist:     Yes, sir, the fingers have got pretty close to the thumb. (Egerton, 1884, writing about a case of nepotism) …

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  • 4Types of gestures — Gestures are a form of body language or non verbal communication.Although some gestures, such as the ubiquitous act of pointing, differ little from one place to another, most gestures do not have invariable or universal meanings, having specific… …

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  • 5Playing rugby league — Rugby league players all need to be particularly physically fit and tough because of the game s fast pace and the expansive size of the playing field as well as the inherently rough physical contact involved. Depending on his exact role or… …

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  • 6Rugby league gameplay — Cameron Smith throws a pass during a rugby league match Like most forms of modern football, rugby league football is played outdoors on a rectangular grass field with goals at each end that are to be attacked and defended by two opposing teams.… …

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  • 7Mary Jane Kelly — The canonical five Jack the Ripper victims Mary Ann Nichols Annie Chapman Elizabeth Stride Catherine Eddowes Mary Jane Kelly Mary Jane Kelly (c. 1863 – 9 November 1888), also known as Marie Jeanette Kelly, Fair Emma , Ginger and Black Mary , is… …

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  • 8fist — 1. noun /fɪst/ a) hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward The boxers fists rained down on his opponent in the last round. b) the pointing hand symbol 2. verb /fɪst/ a) …

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  • 9Salute — This article is about the gesture. For other uses, see Salute (disambiguation). A salute is a gesture or other action used to display respect. Salutes are primarily associated with armed forces, but other organizations and civil people also use… …

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  • 10List of gestures — Further information: Gesture People often use gestures during heated or tense arguments, such as at this political demonstration. Gestures are a form of nonverbal communication in which visible bodily actio …

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