Definition of punch
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a : a tool usually in the form of a short rod of steel that is variously shaped at one end for different operations (such as forming, perforating, embossing, or cutting)
b : a short tapering steel rod for driving the heads of nails below a surface
c : a steel die faced with a letter in relief that is forced into a softer metal to form an intaglio matrix from which foundry type is cast
d : a device or machine for cutting holes or notches (as in paper or cardboard)
e : a medical instrument used especially to perforate tissue or remove a small, round segment of tissue (such as skin)
a biopsy punch
2 : a hole or notch from a perforating operation
punch
verbpunched; punching; punches
Definition of punch (Entry 2 of 4)
2a : to strike with a forward thrust especially of the fist
b : to drive or push forcibly by or as if by a punch
c : to hit (a ball) with less than a full swing
3 : to emboss, cut, perforate, or make with or as if with a punch
4a : to push down so as to produce a desired result
punch buttons on a jukebox
b : to hit or press down the operating mechanism of
punch a typewriter
c : to insert a time card into (a time clock)
d : to produce by or as if by punching keys
punch out a tune on the piano
e : to enter (something, such as data) by punching keys
5 : to give emphasis to
1 : to perform the action of punching something
2 : to move or push forward especially by a sudden forceful effort
punched into enemy territory
punch
noun (2)Definition of punch (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : the action of punching
2 : a quick blow with or as if with the fist
3 : effective energy or forcefulness
a story that packs a punch political punch
to the punch
: to the first blow or to decisive action
—usually used with beat
punch
noun (3)Definition of punch (Entry 4 of 4)
: a hot or cold drink that is usually a combination of hard liquor, wine, or beer and nonalcoholic beverages also : a drink that is a mixture of nonalcoholic beverages
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The first known use of punch was in the 14th century
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