American English pronunciation
How to pronounce punches
IPA transcription: ['pʌntʃɪz]
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Noun
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(boxing) a blow with the fist
“I gave him a clout on his nose”
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an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl
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a tool for making holes or indentations
Verb
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deliver a quick blow to
“he punched me in the stomach”
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drive forcibly as if by a punch
“the nail punched through the wall”
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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.