nounπShareA figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc."The goldsmith used a puncheon to create the intricate floral pattern on the silver locket. "utensiltechnicalindustrymaterialartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud."The carpenter used several puncheons to support the weight of the new wall between the main studs. "architecturebuildingmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA walkway or short, low footbridge over wet ground constructed by laying one or more planks or dressed timbers over sills set directly on the ground, also called duck boards, bog boards, or bog bridge."The hikers used the puncheon to cross the muddy creek safely. "architecturematerialenvironmentstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short low bridge of similar construction. Also called puncheon bridge."Because the heavy rains washed out part of the trail, the hikers had to carefully cross the muddy gap using the makeshift puncheon. "architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cask used to hold liquids, having a capacity varying from 72 to 120 gallons; a tercian."The brewery workers carefully rolled a full puncheon of ale into the aging cellar. "drinkutensilnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
