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Meaning of punch in English
Pronunciation
/pən(t)ʃ/
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Verb
punch
Etymology
late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘puncture, prod’): variant of pounce
Definitions
1.
deliver a quick blow to
Examples
« he punched me in the stomach »
2.
drive forcibly as if by a punch
Examples
« the nail punched through the wall »
3.
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
Examples
« perforate the sheets of paper »
Noun
punch
Etymology
early 16th century: perhaps an abbreviation of puncheon, or from the verb punch
Definitions
1.
(boxing) a blow with the fist
Examples
« I gave him a clout on his nose »
2.
an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings
Examples
« normally served in a punch bowl »
3.
a tool for making (usually circular) holes