Looking for the meaning of the word PUNCHES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PUNCHES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
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
Word: Punch
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pʌn(t)ʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a blow with the fist
Short Definition:blow with fist
Examples:- he reeled under the well-aimed punch
Definition:
the strength or power needed to do something
Short Definition:strength to deliver blow
Examples:- he has the punch to knock out anyone in his division
- the engine can be heard cutting in to provide more punch
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