Punch (Verb)
Meaning 1
Deliver a quick blow to; "he punched me in the stomach".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- He quickly punched his brother for taking his favorite toy.
- She accidentally punched the wall in frustration and hurt her hand.
- He was kicked out of the bar for punching another man.
- The man tried to punch the attacker but was overpowered.
- A boxer trains to punch with precision and speed during fights.
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Meaning 2
Drive forcibly as if by a punch; "the nail punched through the wall".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The rapids punched through the narrow gorge, creating a breathtaking spectacle.
- The speeding bullet punched a hole in the metal door.
- The force of the hurricane punched through the windows of the high-rise building.
- A sharp rock punched a hole in the tire of the car.
- The intense laser beam punched through the material, cutting it cleanly.
Meaning 3
Make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation; "perforate the sheets of paper".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.