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punches

/ˈpʌntʃɪz/

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noun

A hit or strike with one's fist.

Examples :

"The boxer delivered a series of powerful punches to his opponent's face. "

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Power, strength, energy.

Examples :

"Even though she's small, Maria's dedication really packs some punches when she works on her school projects. "

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Examples :

"The boxer's quick punches caused his opponent to stumble. "

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To strike with one's fist.

Examples :

"The angry man punches the wall. "

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(of cattle) To herd.

Examples :

"The farmer punched the cows towards the feeding trough. "

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To operate (a device or system) by depressing a button, key, bar, or pedal, or by similar means.

Examples :

"She punches the elevator button to go to the tenth floor. "

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To enter (information) on a device or system.

Examples :

"Sentence: "The employee punches her timecard every morning when she arrives at work." "

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To hit (a ball or similar object) with less than full force.

Examples :

"He punched a hit into shallow left field."

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To make holes in something (rail ticket, leather belt, etc)

Examples :

"The conductor punches holes in the train tickets to show they've been used. "

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To thrust against; to poke.

Examples :

"to punch one with the end of a stick or the elbow"

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A device, generally slender and round, used for creating holes in thin material, for driving an object through a hole in a containing object, or to stamp or emboss a mark or design on a surface.

Examples :

"The leatherworker used a set of small punches to create the intricate patterns on the belt. "

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A hole or opening created with a punch.

Examples :

"The binder needs more punches so I can add these papers. "

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(piledriving) An extension piece applied to the top of a pile; a dolly.

Examples :

"The pile driver used punches of varying lengths to ensure each support beam was driven deep enough into the ground. "

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A prop, as for the roof of a mine.

Examples :

"The coal miners carefully installed the punches to prevent the mine roof from collapsing. "

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To employ a punch to create a hole in or stamp or emboss a mark on something.

Examples :

"The factory worker punches holes in the metal sheets with a machine. "

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To mark a ticket.

Examples :

"Before entering the classroom, students must punch their student ID cards to gain access. "

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A beverage, generally containing a mixture of fruit juice and some other beverage, often alcoholic.

Examples :

"For the party, Maria made several different punches: one with cranberry juice and ginger ale, and another with pineapple and rum. "

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Any of various riodinid butterflies of the genus Dodona of Asia.

Examples :

"While hiking in the Malaysian rainforest, we saw several punches, their orange and brown wings flitting among the leaves. "

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