noun๐ShareA figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc."The silversmith used several different puncheons to stamp decorative patterns onto the silver locket. "utensilmaterialtechnicalindustryartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud."The carpenter used several puncheons to support the wall studs before securing the drywall. "architecturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA 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."Because the path through the swampy area flooded after every rain, the park rangers built puncheons to keep hikers' feet dry. "architecturematerialenvironmentutilityplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA short low bridge of similar construction. Also called puncheon bridge."The logging road was rough, but we could drive the truck across the two puncheons that spanned the muddy creek. "architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA cask used to hold liquids, having a capacity varying from 72 to 120 gallons; a tercian."The distillery aged its whiskey in puncheons to impart a distinct flavor profile, bigger than a standard barrel but smaller than some other casks. "materialutensildrinknauticalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
