nounπShareA hit or strike with one's fist."The boxer delivered a series of powerful punches to his opponent's face. "bodyactionsportweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePower, strength, energy."Even though she's small, Maria's dedication really packs some punches when she works on her school projects. "energyabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareImpact."The boxer's quick punches caused his opponent to stumble. "actionsportbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike with one's fist."The angry man punches the wall. "bodyactionsportmilitarypoliceweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of cattle) To herd."The farmer punched the cows towards the feeding trough. "agricultureanimaljobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo operate (a device or system) by depressing a button, key, bar, or pedal, or by similar means."She punches the elevator button to go to the tenth floor. "technologydevicemachineelectronicssystemactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enter (information) on a device or system."Sentence: "The employee punches her timecard every morning when she arrives at work." "technologycomputinginternetcommunicationinfosystemmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit (a ball or similar object) with less than full force."He punched a hit into shallow left field."sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make holes in something (rail ticket, leather belt, etc)"The conductor punches holes in the train tickets to show they've been used. "actionmachineworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust against; to poke."to punch one with the end of a stick or the elbow"bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The leatherworker used a set of small punches to create the intricate patterns on the belt. "deviceutensiltechnicalmachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hole or opening created with a punch."The binder needs more punches so I can add these papers. "partmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(piledriving) An extension piece applied to the top of a pile; a dolly."The pile driver used punches of varying lengths to ensure each support beam was driven deep enough into the ground. "technicalbuildingmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prop, as for the roof of a mine."The coal miners carefully installed the punches to prevent the mine roof from collapsing. "technicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo employ a punch to create a hole in or stamp or emboss a mark on something."The factory worker punches holes in the metal sheets with a machine. "machineactiontechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark a ticket."Before entering the classroom, students must punch their student ID cards to gain access. "markjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA beverage, generally containing a mixture of fruit juice and some other beverage, often alcoholic."For the party, Maria made several different punches: one with cranberry juice and ginger ale, and another with pineapple and rum. "drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various riodinid butterflies of the genus Dodona of Asia."While hiking in the Malaysian rainforest, we saw several punches, their orange and brown wings flitting among the leaves. "animalinsectnatureorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading