PUNCHED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Punch

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘poke, prod’): probably from punch

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pʌn(t)ʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

strike with the fist

Short Definition:

strike with fist

Examples:
  • he was kicked and punched in an unprovoked attack
  • she punched him in the face and ran off
Definition:

press (a button or key on a machine)

Short Definition:

press button or key

Examples:
  • I punched the button to summon the lift
Definition:

drive (cattle) by prodding them with a stick.

Short Definition:

drive cattle by prodding with stick

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