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The definition of punch
7 Definitions of: punch
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- verb, to strike blows (at), esp with a clenched fist
- verb, to herd or drive (cattle), esp for a living
- verb, to poke or prod with a stick or similar object
- verb, punch above one's weight to do something that is considered to be beyond one's ability
- noun, a blow with the fist
- noun, telling force, point, or vigour
- noun, pull (one's) punches. See pull
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- noun, a tool or machine for piercing holes in a material
- noun, any of various tools used for knocking a bolt, rivet, etc, out of a hole
- noun, a tool or machine used for stamping a design on something or shaping it by impact
- noun, the solid die of a punching machine for cutting, stamping, or shaping material
- noun, computing a device, such as a card punch or tape punch, used for making holes in a card or paper tape
- noun, See centre punch
- verb, to pierce, cut, stamp, shape, or drive with a punch
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- noun, any mixed drink containing fruit juice and, usually, alcoholic liquor, generally hot and spiced
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- noun, a punch for driving the head of a nail below or flush with the surrounding surface
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of punch