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- Dictionarypunch/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"
noun
- 1. a blow with the fist: "he reeled under the well-aimed punch" Similar
- 2. the strength or power needed to do something: "he has the punch to knock out anyone in his division"
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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.
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.
1. To make (a hole or opening), as by using a punch or similar implement. 2. To make a hole in (something), as by using a punch: The conductor punched my train ticket. v.intr. To pierce something; make a hole or opening: My foot punched through the ice. [Middle English pounce, punche, from Old French poinçon, ponchon; see puncheon1.
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. computing a device, such as a card punch or tape punch, used for making holes in a card or paper tape. See centre punch.
A punch is a tool that you use for making holes in something. Make two holes with a hole punch. 6. uncountable noun. If you say that something has punch, you mean that it has force or effectiveness.
PUNCH meaning: 1. a forceful hit with a fist (= closed hand): 2. the power to be interesting and have a strong…. Learn more.
Definition of punch verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.