English / word
punch
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
A blow with a clenched fist; or to hit someone hard with the fist.
In context
01
The boxer knocked out his rival with a powerful punch.
02
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
Synonyms
blow,hit,strike
Collocations
throw a punch,powerful punch,land a punch
Verb forms
Past: punched · Past participle: punched · -ing: punching