No. 12,818 in Russian
кулаком
"Кулаком" means "with a fist" in English.
In a sentence
Он ударил по столу кулаком.
He hit the table with his fist.
Here, 'кулаком' (with his fist) is used to describe the physical act of hitting something using the fist, specifying the instrument of the action.
Говори, а то я тебе кулаком покажу!
Speak up, or I'll teach you with my fist!
In this sentence, 'кулаком' (with my fist) is used figuratively to symbolize using physical force or intimidation as a means of persuasion.
Мне пришлось не поддаваться ни угрозам, ни кулаком.
I had to resist both threats and fists.
Here, 'кулаком' (fists) is used metaphorically to refer to physical violence or force in general, presenting the concept of resistance against it.
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