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punch1
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- pronunciation:
- puhnch
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A punch is a hard, quick hit with a closed hand, or fist.
Louis gave the air a punch when he scored a goal in the soccer game.The boxer threw a quick punch at his opponent.
- synonyms:
- belt, blow, hit, poke
- similar words:
- strike
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| definition 2: |
A punch is a quick push of a button on a machine.
John stepped into the elevator and gave the button a punch.- similar words:
- poke, push
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| related words: |
blow |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
punches, punching, punched |
| definition 1: |
When you punch something or someone, you hit them with your closed hand.
Tina was so angry she punched a cushion on the couch.A soccer player got in big trouble when he punched a player on the other team in the stomach.- synonyms:
- hit
- similar words:
- belt, poke, strike
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| definition 2: |
When you punch a button or computer key, you quickly push or press it.
The cashier punched a button on the cash register to add up the total amount of money we needed to pay for our snacks.- synonyms:
- press, push
- similar words:
- poke
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| related words: |
knock, poke |
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