punch

1. (boxing) a blow with the fist (synset 100135600)
   "I gave him a clout on his nose"
   referred to in: boxing, fisticuffs, pugilism - fighting with the fists
   is a type of: blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
   subtypes:

   • counter, counterpunch, parry - a return punch (especially by a boxer)
   • haymaker, knockout punch, ko punch, sunday punch - a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing
   • hook - a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
   • jab - a quick short straight punch
   • rabbit punch - a short chopping blow to the back of the neck
   • sucker punch - an unexpected punch
   same as: biff, clout, lick, poke, slug
2. An iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings;
   Normally served in a punch bowl (synset 107946794)
   is a type of: mixed drink - made of two or more ingredients
   subtypes:

   • fruit punch - a punch made of fruit juices mixed with water or soda water (with or without alcohol)
   • milk punch - a punch made of spirits and milk and sugar and spices
   • cup - a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl
   • wassail - a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas
   • fish house punch - a punch made of rum and brandy and water or tea sweetened with sugar syrup
   • may wine - a punch made of Moselle and sugar and sparkling water or champagne flavored with sweet woodruff
   • eggnog - a punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor
   • glogg - Scandinavian punch made of claret and aquavit with spices and raisins and orange peel and sugar
3. A tool for making holes or indentations (synset 104029643)
   is a type of: tool - an implement used in the practice of a vocation
   subtypes:

   • center punch - a tool with a conical point that is used to make indentations in metal (especially to mark points for drilling)
   • punch pliers - punch consisting of pliers for perforating paper or leather
   same as: puncher

1. Deliver a quick blow to (synset 201417939)
   "he punched me in the stomach"
   is a type of: hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
   same as: plug
2. Drive forcibly as if by a punch (synset 201578367)
   "the nail punched through the wall"
   is a type of: thrust - push forcefully
3. Make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation (synset 201445398)
   "perforate the sheets of paper"
   is a type of: pierce - make a hole into
   same as: perforate

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