American English pronunciation

How to pronounce punches

IPA transcription: ['pʌntʃɪz]

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Noun

  • (boxing) a blow with the fist

    “I gave him a clout on his nose”

  • an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl

  • a tool for making holes or indentations

Verb

  • deliver a quick blow to

    “he punched me in the stomach”

  • drive forcibly as if by a punch

    “the nail punched through the wall”

  • make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation

    “perforate the sheets of paper”

Usage examples

  • His punches and kicks, while dazzling and lengthy, require precision.
  • The use of punches varies between different martial arts and combat sports.
  • Ian later arrives at the B and B so Eric punches him.
  • He punches her, takes the gun and leaves - upset at her ingratitude.
  • Others allow "classic" bugs to count for two punches.
  • Throughout the bout, Liddell dominated with aggressive punches, causing knockdowns in several rounds.
  • Danny punches the drugged Sarone, knocking him into the river.
  • While punches are being trained, other parts of the body are receiving a workout.