punch

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[[t]pʌntʃ[/t]]

n.

1) a thrusting blow, esp. with the fist

2) cvb forcefulness or effectiveness; power

3) to give a sharp thrust or blow to, esp. with the fist

4) brit. dial. Western U.S. and Canada. to drive (cattle)

5) to poke or prod, as with a stick

6) to strike or hit in operating:

to punch an elevator button[/ex]

7) to put into operation with or as if with a blow:

to punch a time clock[/ex]

8) to produce or extract, as from a computer, by striking keys:

to punch out data on sales[/ex]

9) spo to hit (a baseball) with a short, chopping motion rather than with a full swing

10) to give sharp blows, as with the fist

11) phv cvb punch in

a) phv to record one's time of arrival at work by punching a time clock

b) phv cmp to enter (data), as into a computer, by striking keys

12) phv cvb punch out

a) phv to record one's time of departure from work by punching a time clock

b) phv sts Slang. to beat up or knock out with the fists

13) phv cmp punch up

phv inf to add zest or vigor to; enliven

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- pull punches

Etymology: 1350–1400; ME (v.); appar. var. of pounce I punch′er, n. II

punch

[[t]pʌntʃ[/t]] n.

1) mac a tool or machine for perforating or stamping materials, driving nails, etc

2) a device for making holes, as in paper

3) mac to perforate, stamp, drive, etc., with a punch

4) to make (a hole) with a punch

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Etymology: 1495–1505; short for puncheon II, reinforced by punch I III

punch

[[t]pʌntʃ[/t]] n.

1) vin a drink consisting of wine or spirits mixed with fruit juice, soda, etc., and often sweetened and spiced

2) a beverage of two or more fruit juices, sugar, and water

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Etymology: 1625–35; of uncert. orig.