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   punch

   /pʌn(t)ʃ/

   verb

   • 1. strike with the fist: "he was kicked and punched in an unprovoked attack"
   • 2. press (a button or key on a machine): "I punched the button to summon the lift"
   • 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 attract attention; impact: "a rousing score accompanies the dramatic scenes and lends them even more punch" Similar vigourvigorousnesslivelinessvivacityvitalityforceforcefulnessdrivestrengthzestanimationvervepanacheenthusiasmimpactbitekickeffectivenessinfluenceinformal:oomphpizzazzzingzip

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. puncher noun

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   What is the punch?

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   Why is it called a Monkey Punch?

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   How do you make a fruit punch?

   • Get a large container, and fill it with 3 parts fruit punch, 2 parts Everclear, and 1 part sliced fruit. Add some ice, and serve. Use fruit such as: lemons, limes, strawberries, and oranges. Substitute the fruit punch for other types of juice.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUNCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PUNCH definition: 1. a forceful hit with a fist (= closed hand): 2. the power to be interesting and have a strong…. Learn more.

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     PUNCH meaning: 1. a forceful hit with a fist (= closed...

   • Znaczenie Punch, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     PUNCH definicja: 1. a forceful hit with a fist (= closed...

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   The meaning of PUNCH is a tool usually in the form of a short rod of steel that is variously shaped at one end for different operations (such as forming, perforating, embossing, or cutting). How to use punch in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPUNCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   a tool driven or pressed against a surface that is to be stamped, pierced, etc. b. a tool driven against a nail, bolt, etc. that is to be worked in, or against a pin that is to be worked out. 2. a device or machine for making holes, cuts, etc. a paper punch. 3. the hole, cut, etc. made with a punch. verb transitive.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › punchPUNCH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a tool or machine for piercing holes in a material. any of various tools used for knocking a bolt, rivet, etc, out of a hole. a tool or machine used for stamping a design on something or shaping it by impact. the solid die of a punching machine for cutting, stamping, or shaping material.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › punchPunch - definition of punch by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A tool for circular or other piercing: a leather punch. 2. A tool for forcing a pin, bolt, or rivet in or out of a hole. 3. A tool for stamping a design on a surface. 4. A tool for making a countersink. v. punched, punch·ing, punch·es.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPUNCH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PUNCH meaning: 1. a forceful hit with a fist (= closed hand): 2. the power to be interesting and have a strong…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionpunch verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   to be or try to be more successful than others in doing something that normally requires more skill, experience, money, etc. than you have. This player seems to be able to constantly punch above her weight. He punched above his weight as the party’s foreign affairs spokesman.