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punch1
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- pronunciation:
- puhnch
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- punch in [or] out
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a hard, quick hit with the closed hand.
She gave her pillow a punch.
- synonyms:
- belt, blow
- similar words:
- strike
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| related words: |
blow |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
punches, punching, punched |
| definition 1: |
to hit with the closed hand.
My brother punched someone in the face.- synonyms:
- hit
- similar words:
- belt, poke, 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:
- depress, press, push
- similar words:
- poke
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| related words: |
poke |
| phrase: |
punch in [or] out |
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