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   Punch

   /pən(t)SH/

   

   verb

   • 1. strike with the fist: "he was kicked and punched in an unprovoked attack"
   • ▪ drive with a blow from the fist: "he punched the ball into his own goal"
   • 2. press (a button or key on a machine).
   • 3. drive (cattle) by prodding them with a stick. North American

   noun

   • 1. a blow with the fist: "he reeled under the well-aimed punch" Similar blowhitknockthumpthwackboxjabfistcuffclipsmashslamweltstraightuppercuthookbody blowinformal:sockslugbiffbopwallopbashwhackcloutpokelickbeltboffbustwhaledongking-hitstoushdated:buffetarchaic:plug
   • 2. the strength or power needed to do something: "he has the punch to knock out anyone in his division"
   • ▪ the power to impress or startle: "a rousing score accompanies the dramatic scenes and lends them even more punch" Similar vigorvigorousnesslivelinessvivacityvitalityforceforcefulnessdrivestrengthzestanimationvervepanacheenthusiasmimpactbitekickeffectivenessinfluenceinformal:oomphpizzazzzingzip

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘poke, prod’): probably from punch2.

   Derivatives

   • 1. puncher noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   Punch definition, a thrusting blow, especially with the fist. See more.

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   punch something to press buttons or keys on a computer, phone, etc. in order to operate it I punched the button to summon the elevator. Word Origin verb sense 1 and verb sense 3 late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘puncture, prod’): variant of pounce .

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › punchPUNCH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PUNCH definition: 1. to hit someone or something with your fist (= closed hand): 2. to make a hole in something with…. Learn more.

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   rabbit punch noun; sucker punch noun; Sunday punch noun; planter's punch noun; clock in phrasal verb; clock out phrasal verb (as) pleased as Punch; beat somebody to the punch; land a blow, punch, etc. pick/poke/punch holes in something; pack a (powerful, real, etc.) punch; See more Phrasal verbs. punch in phrasal verb; punch out phrasal verb ...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › punchDefinition of punch in Essential American English Dictionary

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   punch meaning: 1. to hit someone or something with your fist (= closed hand): 2. to make a hole in something with…. Learn more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › punchpunch | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   punch meaning: 1. to hit someone or something with your fist (= closed hand): 2. to make a hole in something with…. Learn more.

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    Define punch: a tool usually in the form of a short rod of steel that is variously shaped at one end for different operations (as forming,…usage, synonyms, more.