noun Download 🔗Share A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc. Examples : "The goldsmith used a puncheon to create the intricate floral pattern on the silver locket. " utensil technical industry material art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud. Examples : "The carpenter used several puncheons to support the weight of the new wall between the main studs. " architecture building material structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The hikers used the puncheon to cross the muddy creek safely. " architecture material environment structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short low bridge of similar construction. Also called puncheon bridge. Examples : "Because the heavy rains washed out part of the trail, the hikers had to carefully cross the muddy gap using the makeshift puncheon. " architecture structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A cask used to hold liquids, having a capacity varying from 72 to 120 gallons; a tercian. Examples : "The brewery workers carefully rolled a full puncheon of ale into the aging cellar. " drink utensil nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
