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| punch [ punch ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle punched, present participle punch·ing, 3rd person present singular punch·es) |
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1. hit somebody or something: to hit somebody or something with the fist
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2. press button: to press a key or button on a computer keyboard or other device with a quick thrusting movement of the finger
  Punch the return key.
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3. hit ball using short swing: in some sports, to hit a ball using a short sharp swing
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4. U.S. poke something: to poke or prod something
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5. agriculture herd cattle: to herd cattle on horseback
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noun (plural punch·es) |
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1. blow with fist: a blow to somebody or something with a fist
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2. vigor: drive, energy, or power that enlivens or invigorates something
The hurricane is finally losing its punch.
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| [14th century. < Old French poinsonner "to prick" < poinson, poinchon (see puncheon2)] |
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not pull any or your punches to use as much force and energy as necessary or possible in order to attain a goal or convey a message
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pack a punch to be very powerful or strong (informal)
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roll with the punches to adapt easily to a difficult situation (informal)
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