Meaning & use
punch
A quick, forceful blow struck with a closed fist.
See it in a sentence
He landed a hard punch to his opponent's jaw in the final round.
She threw a punch at the bag until her arms ached.
A note on using this word
Also used figuratively to mean forceful impact, as in "the speech had real punch."
Words with a similar meaning
blowjab
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To strike someone or something with a closed fist.
He punched the wall out of frustration and immediately regretted it.
3. noun
A sweet drink typically made by mixing fruit juice with other liquids.
Guests helped themselves to punch from a large bowl at the party.
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