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punch1
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- pronunciation:
- puhnch
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a hard, quick blow with the fist.
She gave her pillow a punch.
- synonyms:
- belt, blow, box, hit, jab, poke
- similar words:
- cuff, smack, strike, whack
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definition 2: |
a push of a switch on a machine.
He gave the elevator button a punch.- similar words:
- jab, poke, push
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related words: |
beat, blow, clip |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
punches, punching, punched |
definition 1: |
to hit with the fist.
My brother punched someone in the face.- synonyms:
- box, hit, jab
- similar words:
- belt, cuff, poke, slug, smack, strike
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definition 2: |
to push or press.
The clerk punched a button on the cash register to open the cash drawer.- synonyms:
- press, push
- similar words:
- jab, poke, prod
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related words: |
clip, knock, poke |
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