rabbit punch 1 of 2

noun

Definition of rabbit punchnext
as in body blow

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rabbit-punch

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verb

as in to knock down

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Recent Examples of rabbit punch
Noun
Before your boss could match dance steps to the music, his opponent was already kicking him in the groin and throwing rabbit punches. — Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabbit punch
  1. body blow
  2. knock down
  3. left
  4. sucker punch
  5. swing
  6. cream
  7. right
  8. deck
Noun
  • The old guard of the Democratic Party suffered another body blow when three socialist congressional candidates in New York with anti-Israel platforms swept to victory, lurching the party even further to the left.
    — Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 25 June 2026
  • But for Sean Buchan, a co-owner of Cerebral Brewing, the Aurora phase could amount to a second economic body blow.
    — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 11 May 2026
Definition of body blow
Verb
  • Zolani Tete of South Africa knocks down Paul Butler in their IBF Super-Flyweight Championship of the World fight at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, England, on March 6, 2015.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The big coup de grace was the 15th round of Ali getting knocked down by Joe Frazier.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of knock down
Noun
  • In recent windows, Arteta and Arsenal have been open to trading Martinelli to refresh their options on the left.
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Elvis Alvarado replaced Harris and got Isaac Collins to line out before Witt blooped a single into left for the Royals' sixth walk-off win of the season.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of left
Verb
  • The genesis of Greig’s sucker punch can be traced to Game 3, when Ottawa defenseman Jake Sanderson was knocked out of the series with a concussion from a hit by former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • As the officer got out of the cruiser to assist him, Mullins allegedly sucker punched him in the face several times before the officer was able to defend himself, police said.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of sucker punch
Noun
  • On top of being demoted out of the pole position for the swing tackle spot, Ford endured an ugly combination of plays in the first quarter.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In any case, the welterweight division appears to be back in full swing.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of swing
Verb
  • Thick slices of day-old brioche soak up a rich vanilla custard of eggs, milk, and cream before being pan-fried in butter until crisp and deep golden outside, while staying tender and custardy within.
    — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Many bakers will appreciate the additional richness and performance of the butter without any challenges or compromise when creaming into sugar.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • Your story shows the importance of seeking partial custody or visitation rights as part of a divorce settlement.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The platform has also secured exclusive SVOD rights across the CEE territory, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Iceland, Cyprus, the Baltics, the CIS, Malta, Israel and Ukraine.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of right
Verb
  • During a joint practice last summer in Houston, Moehrig decked Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson on a hard but clean hit that angered a few of Hutchinson’s teammates.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For Evie, film club is her weekly escape — a chance to create a world of wonder, deck her mum’s garage out in whatever the movie calls for, and spend a few uninterrupted hours with her best friend Noa.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of deck

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