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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

   Scrabble Points: 12

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

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPUNCH | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarypunch | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDefinition of punch in Essential American English Dictionary

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUNCHING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PUNCHING definition: 1. present participle of punch 2. to hit someone or something with your fist (= closed hand): 3…. Learn more.

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

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › punchPUNCH - 70 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of punch – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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    PUNCH IN definition: 1. to use a special clock to record the time you start working: 2. to enter information into a…. Learn more.