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Meaning of punch in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /pən(t)ʃ/

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  1. 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. 2. drive forcibly as if by a punch

    Examples

    • « the nail punched through the wall »
  3. 3. make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation

    Examples

    • « perforate the sheets of paper »
  4. 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 »
  5. 2. an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings

    Examples

    • « normally served in a punch bowl »
  6. 3. a tool for making (usually circular) holes

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