Definition of Punch
Punch
punch
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
to hit or strike with the fist;
e.g. She punched the robber in the face and ran out of the alley with her purse.
(verb)
to press or hit down on an operating mechanism;
e.g. Punch the buttons on a telephone.
(verb)
to produce as if by punching on pressing keys;
e.g. He punched out a cheerful tune on the piano.
(verb)
to make, perforate, or emboss with or as if with a punch;
e.g. Using the tool, she punched out the names on the steel sheets to make our badges.
(verb)
to herd or drive;
e.g. Herding cattle is also called punching cattle.
(noun)
a quick hit, blow, or strike with the fist;
e.g. She threw one punch across his face, knocking him to the floor.
(noun)
effective and forceful energy; vigor;
e.g. A news story that needs more punch to keep the readers engaged.
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