punch

B2
Pronunciation
/pสŒntสƒ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A hit or strike with one's fist.

2 Definition

Power, strength, energy.

3 Definition

Impact.

4 Definition

A device, generally slender and round, used for creating holes in thin material, for driving an object through a hole in a containing object, or to stamp or emboss a mark or design on a surface.

5 Definition

A hole or opening created with a punch.

6 Definition

(piledriving) An extension piece applied to the top of a pile; a dolly.

7 Definition

A prop, as for the roof of a mine.

8 Definition

A beverage, generally containing a mixture of fruit juice and some other beverage, often alcoholic.

9 Definition

Any of various riodinid butterflies of the genus Dodona of Asia.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To strike with one's fist.

Example Sentences
  • If she punches me, I'm gonna break her nose.
2 Definition

(of cattle) To herd.

3 Definition

To operate (a device or system) by depressing a button, key, bar, or pedal, or by similar means.

4 Definition

To enter (information) on a device or system.

5 Definition

To hit (a ball or similar object) with less than full force.

Example Sentences
  • He punched a hit into shallow left field.
6 Definition

To make holes in something (rail ticket, leather belt, etc)

7 Definition

To thrust against; to poke.

Example Sentences
  • to punch one with the end of a stick or the elbow
8 Definition

To employ a punch to create a hole in or stamp or emboss a mark on something.

9 Definition

To mark a ticket.