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Punch
(pŭnch)n.
Idiom: The quarrelsome hook-nosed husband of Judy in the comic puppet show Punch and Judy.
pleased as Punch
Highly pleased; gratified.
[Short for Punchinello.]
punch 1
(pŭnch)n.
1. A tool for circular or other piercing: a leather punch.
2. A tool for forcing a pin, bolt, or rivet in or out of a hole.
3. A tool for stamping a design on a surface.
4. A tool for making a countersink.
v. punched, punch·ing, punch·es
v.tr.
1. To make (a hole or opening), as by using a punch or similar implement.
2. To make a hole in (something), as by using a punch: The conductor punched my train ticket.
v.intr.
To pierce something; make a hole or opening: My foot punched through the ice.
[Middle English pounce, punche, from Old French poinçon, ponchon; see puncheon1. V., from Middle English pouncen, punchen, to prick, from Old French poinçoner, ponchoner, to emboss with a punch; see punch2.]
punch′er n.
punch 2
(pŭnch)tr.v. punched, punch·ing, punch·es
1.
a. To hit with a sharp blow of the fist.
b. To drive (the fist) into or through something.
c. To drive (a ball, for example) with the fist.
d. To make (a hole) by thrusting the fist.
2.
a. Archaic To poke or prod with a stick.
b. Western US To herd (cattle).
3. To depress (the accelerator of a car) forcefully.
4.
a. To depress (a key or button, for example) in order to activate a device or perform an operation: punched the "repeat" key.
b. To enter (data) by keying: punched in the number on the computer.
5. Baseball To hit (a ball) with a quick short swing.
n.
Phrasal Verbs: 1. A blow with the fist.
2. Impressive or effective force; impact. See Synonyms at vigor.
punch in
1. To check in formally at a job upon arrival.
2. To enter data on a keypad or similar device.
punch out
1. To check out formally at a job upon departure.
2. To hit (someone) with a powerful punch, often so as to render unconscious.
3. Baseball To call (a batter) out on a third strike, often using a punching motion as a signal.
punch up
Idioms: To enliven or enhance: punched up the report by adding some relevant cartoons.
beat to the punch
To make the first decisive move: a marketing team that beat all the competitors to the punch.
punch the clock
1. To register one's arrive or departure at a job.
2. To be employed at a job with regular hours.
[Middle English punchen, to thrust, prod, prick, from Old French poinçonner, ponchonner, to emboss with a punch, from poinçon, ponchon, pointed tool; see puncheon1.]
punch′less adj.
punch 3
(pŭnch)n.
A beverage of fruit juices and sometimes a soft drink or carbonated water, often spiced and mixed with a wine or liquor base.
[From Hindi pañc-, five, probably as used in pañcāmr̥t, a mixture of milk, yogurt, ghee, sugar, and honey used in Hindu ritual, from Sanskrit pañcāmṛtam : pañca, five; see penkwe in Indo-European roots + amṛtam, amrita.]
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punch
(pʌntʃ)vb
1. to strike blows (at), esp with a clenched fist
2. (Agriculture) (tr) Western US to herd or drive (cattle), esp for a living
3. (tr) to poke or prod with a stick or similar object
4. punch above one's weight to do something that is considered to be beyond one's ability
n
5. a blow with the fist
6. informal telling force, point, or vigour: his arguments lacked punch.
7. pull one's punches See pull26
[C15: perhaps a variant of pounce2]
ˈpuncher n
punch
(pʌntʃ)n
1. (Tools) a tool or machine for piercing holes in a material
2. (Tools) any of various tools used for knocking a bolt, rivet, etc, out of a hole
3. (Tools) a tool or machine used for stamping a design on something or shaping it by impact
4. (Tools) the solid die of a punching machine for cutting, stamping, or shaping material
5. (Computer Science) computing a device, such as a card punch or tape punch, used for making holes in a card or paper tape
6. (Tools) See centre punch
vb
(Tools) (tr) to pierce, cut, stamp, shape, or drive with a punch
[C14: shortened from puncheon, from Old French ponçon; see puncheon2]
punch
(pʌntʃ)n
(Brewing) any mixed drink containing fruit juice and, usually, alcoholic liquor, generally hot and spiced
[C17: perhaps from Hindi pānch, from Sanskrit pañca five; the beverage originally included five ingredients]
Punch
(pʌntʃ)n
(Theatre) the main character in the traditional children's puppet show Punch and Judy
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punch1
(pʌntʃ)n.
1. a thrusting blow, esp. with the fist.
2. forcefulness or effectiveness; power.
v.t. 3. to give a sharp thrust or blow to, esp. with the fist.
4. 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.
7. to put into operation with or as if with a blow: to punch a time clock.
8. to produce or extract, as from a computer, by striking keys: to punch out data on sales.
9. to hit (a baseball) with a short, chopping motion rather than with a full swing.
v.i. 10. to give sharp blows, as with the fist.
11. punch in,
a. to record one's time of arrival at work by punching a time clock.
b. to enter (data), as into a computer, by striking keys.
12. punch out,
a. to record one's time of departure from work by punching a time clock.
b. Slang. to beat up or knock out with the fists.
13. punch up, to add zest or vigor to; enliven.
Idioms: pull punches,
a. to lessen the force of one's punches deliberately.
b. Informal. to restrain oneself from full action; hold back.
[1350–1400; Middle English (v.); appar. variant of pounce1]
punch′er, n.
punch2
(pʌntʃ)n.
1. a tool or machine for perforating or stamping materials, driving nails, etc.
2. a device for making holes, as in paper.
v.t. 3. to perforate, stamp, drive, etc., with a punch.
4. to make (a hole) with a punch.
punch3
(pʌntʃ)n.
1. 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.
[1625–35; of uncertain orig.]
Punch
(pʌntʃ)n.
[short for Punchinello]
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punch
- punch buggy - A game in which the first player to call "punch buggy!" on sighting a Volkswagen Beetle gets to punch the other person.
- doust - A firm blow or punch.
- pack a punch, pack it in - Pack a punch is of U.S. origin from the 1920s, as is pack it in.
- punch - Has an obscure origin, but stories include it being from Sanskrit panca, "five/five kinds of," as the drink had five ingredients.
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punch
Past participle: punched
Gerund: punching
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Punch
Same as paunch or stomach.
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| Noun | 1. |  punch - (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"knockout punch, KO punch, Sunday punch, haymaker - 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 blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head" |
| 2. | punch - an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl mixed drink - made of two or more ingredients 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. | punch - a tool for making holes or indentations 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 tool - an implement used in the practice of a vocation | |
| Verb | 1. | punch - deliver a quick blow to; "he punched me in the stomach" hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument; "He hit her hard in the face" |
| 2. | punch - drive forcibly as if by a punch; "the nail punched through the wall" thrust - push forcefully; "He thrust his chin forward" | |
| 3. | punch - make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation; "perforate the sheets of paper" pierce - make a hole into; "The needle pierced her flesh" |
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punch
1verb
noun
1. blow, hit, knock, bash (informal), plug (slang), sock (slang), thump, clout (informal), jab, swipe (informal), biff (slang), bop (informal), wallop (informal) He's asking for a punch on the nose.
2. (Informal) effectiveness, force, bite, impact, point, drive, vigour, verve, forcefulness The film lacks punch and pace.
punch
2verb pierce, cut, bore, drill, pink, stamp, puncture, prick, perforate I took a pen and punched holes in the carton.
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punch
verbnoun
1. A quick, sharp blow, especially with the hand:
2. A quality of active mental and physical forcefulness:
Informal: snap.
Idiom: vim and vigor.
3. An aggressive readiness along with energy to undertake taxing efforts:
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Translations
البانْش: نَوْع مَشْروبحَيَوِيَّة أسْلوب الكَلام أو الكِتابَهلَكْمَةلَكْمَهمِثْقاب الوَرَق
udeřit pěstípunčrána pěstíúder pěstíbřitkost
punchslåslaggennemslagskrafthulmaskine
booliläpilävistinpamauttaapunssi
punčudaracudariti
energialyukasztpaprikajancsipuncsüt
gatagatarihnefahöggkrafturkÿla, reka hnefahögg
パンチパンチする加速する勢い勢いをつける
펀치한 대 치기한 대 치다
caurumotcaurumsitisenerģijaiedunkātiesist ar dūri
dierkovačGašparkoprebíjadloúder päsťou
luknjatiudarecudariti
slåslagtoddy
เครื่องดื่มผสมที่มีน้ำผลไม้และเหล้าการชกชก
cú đấmđấmrượu mạnh pha đường, trái cây, gia vị
Punch
[pʌntʃ]punch
1 [pʌntʃ]A. N
1. (= tool)
1.1. (for making holes, in leather, etc) → punzón m; (in paper) → perforadora f; (in ticket) → máquina f de picar
1.3. (for driving in nails) → clavadora f
2. (= blow) → puñetazo m
he floored him with one punch → lo derribó de un solo puñetazo
body punch (Boxing) → puñetazo m en el cuerpo
a punch in the face → un puñetazo en la cara
to land a punch → asestar un puñetazo
a punch on or in the nose → un puñetazo en la nariz
he packs a punch → pega duro
to swing or throw a punch → soltar un puñetazo
to take a punch → recibir un puñetazo
to pull one's punches → andarse con miramientos
he didn't pull any punches → no se mordió la lengua
see also knockout B
he floored him with one punch → lo derribó de un solo puñetazo
body punch (Boxing) → puñetazo m en el cuerpo
a punch in the face → un puñetazo en la cara
to land a punch → asestar un puñetazo
a punch on or in the nose → un puñetazo en la nariz
he packs a punch → pega duro
to swing or throw a punch → soltar un puñetazo
to take a punch → recibir un puñetazo
to pull one's punches → andarse con miramientos
he didn't pull any punches → no se mordió la lengua
see also knockout B
B. VT
1. (= perforate) (with tool) [+ paper, card, metal] → perforar; [+ leather] → punzar; [+ ticket] → picar (also punch out) (with die) → troquelar; (= stamp) [+ design] → estampar
punched card → tarjeta f perforada
to punch the clock → fichar
to punch a hole in sth (in leather, paper, metal) → hacer un agujero a algo
they punched holes in Arsenal's defence → encontraron huecos en la defensa del Arsenal
punched tape → cinta f perforada
punched card → tarjeta f perforada
to punch the clock → fichar
to punch a hole in sth (in leather, paper, metal) → hacer un agujero a algo
they punched holes in Arsenal's defence → encontraron huecos en la defensa del Arsenal
punched tape → cinta f perforada
2. (= hit) (with fist) → dar un puñetazo a
to punch sb in the stomach/on the nose → dar un puñetazo a algn en el estómago/la nariz
to punch sb in the face; punch sb's face → dar un puñetazo a algn en la cara
she punched the air in triumph → agitaba los brazos, triunfante
I punched the ball into the net → metí el balón en la red de un manotazo
he punched his fist through the glass → atravesó el cristal de un puñetazo
he punched the wall angrily → golpeó la pared furioso
to punch sb in the stomach/on the nose → dar un puñetazo a algn en el estómago/la nariz
to punch sb in the face; punch sb's face → dar un puñetazo a algn en la cara
she punched the air in triumph → agitaba los brazos, triunfante
I punched the ball into the net → metí el balón en la red de un manotazo
he punched his fist through the glass → atravesó el cristal de un puñetazo
he punched the wall angrily → golpeó la pared furioso
3. (= press) [+ button, key] → presionar
4. (US) to punch cattle → aguijonear al ganado
C. VI → pegar (puñetazos)
come on, you can punch harder than that! → ¡venga, que puedes pegar con más fuerza!
to punch at sb → dar or pegar un puñetazo a algn
come on, you can punch harder than that! → ¡venga, que puedes pegar con más fuerza!
to punch at sb → dar or pegar un puñetazo a algn
D. CPD punch bag N (Brit) → saco m de arena
punch card N → tarjeta f perforada
punch line N → remate m
punch operator N → operador(a) m/f de máquina perforadora
punch card N → tarjeta f perforada
punch line N → remate m
punch operator N → operador(a) m/f de máquina perforadora
punch in
A. VT + ADV
2. (= key in) [+ code, number] → teclear
you have to punch the code in first → primero hay que teclear or introducir el código
you have to punch the code in first → primero hay que teclear or introducir el código
B. VI + ADV (on time clock) → fichar
punch out
A. VT + ADV
2. [+ number, code] → teclear
I picked up the phone and punched out a number → descolgué el teléfono y tecleé un número
I picked up the phone and punched out a number → descolgué el teléfono y tecleé un número
3. (with fist) [+ person] → pegar
punch
2 [pʌntʃ] N (= drink) → ponche mCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
punch
[ˈpʌntʃ] n
(= blow) → coup m de poing
He gave me a punch → Il m'a donné un coup de poing.
to throw a punch at sb → envoyer un coup de poing en direction de qn, adresser un coup de poing à qn
to not pull one's punches → ne pas y aller par quatre chemins
He didn't pull his punches.; He didn't pull any punches → Il n'y a pas été par quatre chemins.
He gave me a punch → Il m'a donné un coup de poing.
to throw a punch at sb → envoyer un coup de poing en direction de qn, adresser un coup de poing à qn
to not pull one's punches → ne pas y aller par quatre chemins
He didn't pull his punches.; He didn't pull any punches → Il n'y a pas été par quatre chemins.
(fig) (= force) → punch m
(= tool) → poinçon m
(= drink) → punch m
vt
(= hit) (with one's fist) [+ person] → donner un coup de poing à; [+ object] → donner un coup de poing dans
He punched me! → Il m'a donné un coup de poing!
to punch sb on the nose → donner à qn un coup de poing sur le nez
to punch sb in the eye → donner à qn un coup de poing dans l'œil
He got punched in the eye
BUT Il a reçu un coup de poing dans l'œil.
to punch the air (in sign of celebration or victory) → lever le poing
He punched me! → Il m'a donné un coup de poing!
to punch sb on the nose → donner à qn un coup de poing sur le nez
to punch sb in the eye → donner à qn un coup de poing dans l'œil
He got punched in the eye
BUT Il a reçu un coup de poing dans l'œil.
to punch the air (in sign of celebration or victory) → lever le poing
(with a finger) [+ button] → appuyer sur
(= make a hole in) [+ paper] → poinçonner, perforer; [+ ticket] [person travelling] → composter; [ticket inspector] → poinçonner
Punch your ticket before you get on the train → Compostez votre billet avant de monter dans le train.
He forgot to punch my ticket → Il a oublié de poinçonner mon billet.
Punch your ticket before you get on the train → Compostez votre billet avant de monter dans le train.
He forgot to punch my ticket → Il a oublié de poinçonner mon billet.
vi (for work) → pointer (en arrivant)
vt sep [+ number, combination] → taper
punch out
(US) vi (from work) → pointer (en partant)
vt sep (= hit) (with fist) [+ person, object] → donner un coup de poing àPunch and Judy show [ˌpʌntʃənˈdʒuːdiʃəʊ] n → spectacle m de Guignolpunch bag n (British) (SPORT) → sac m de sablepunch bowl n → bol m à punchpunch card n → carte f perforéepunch-drunk [ˈpʌntʃdrʌŋk] adj (British)
(from tiredness, overwork) → abruti(e)
[boxer] → sonné(e)
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Punch
n (Brit) → Kasper m, → Kasperle nt; Punch and Judy show → Kasper(le)theater nt; to be (as) pleased as Punch (inf) → sich wie ein Schneekönig freuen (inf)
punch
:punchbag
n → Sandsack m
punchball
n → Punchingball m; (round) → Lederball m
punchbowl
n → Bowle f
punch card
n → Lochkarte f
punch-drunk
adj (Boxing) → benommen; (fig) → durcheinander pred
punch
:punch line
n → Pointe f
punch operator
n → Locher(in) m(f)
punch power
n (Boxing) → Schlagkraft f
punch tape
n → Lochstreifen m
punch-up
n (Brit inf) → Schlägerei f
punch
1vt → boxen; I wanted to punch his face or punch him in the face when he said that → als er das sagte, hätte ich ihn or ihm am liebsten ins Gesicht geschlagen; to punch the air → die geballte Faust nach oben strecken
vi → boxen
punch
2n (for punching holes) → Locher m; (in tickets) → Lochzange f; (in leather) → Lochstanzer m; (for stamping metal, leather etc) → Prägestempel m
vt ticket etc → lochen; leather, metal → stanzen; holes → stechen, stanzen; (= stamp) metal, pattern → prägen; (US) cattle → hüten; to punch the card (of time clock) → die Stechkarte stempeln
punch
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Punch
[pʌntʃ] n → Pulcinella mPunch and Judy show → spettacolo di burattini
punch
1 [pʌntʃ]1. n
a. (for making holes, in metal, leather) → punzonatrice f; (in paper) → perforatore m; (in tickets) → pinza per forare; (for stamping metal) → punzone m
2. vt
b. (with fist) to punch sb/sth → dare un pugno a qn/qc
to punch a ball → colpire una palla con un pugno
to punch sb's nose → dare un pugno sul naso a qn
to punch a ball → colpire una palla con un pugno
to punch sb's nose → dare un pugno sul naso a qn
punch in vi + adv (Am) → timbrare il cartellino (all'entrata)
punch out vi + adv (Am) → timbrare il cartellino (all'uscita)
punch
2 [pʌntʃ] n (drink) → punch m inv, ponce m invCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
punch1
(pantʃ) noun a kind of drink made of spirits or wine, water and sugar etc.
punch2
(pantʃ) verb to hit with the fist. He punched him on the nose.
noun1. a blow with the fist. He gave him a punch.
2. the quality of liveliness in speech, writing etc.
ˈpunch-drunk adjective (of a boxer) dizzy from being continually hit.
ˈpunch line the funny sentence or phrase that ends a joke. He always laughs before he gets to the punch line.
ˈpunch-up noun a fight (using fists).
punch3
(pantʃ) noun a tool or device for making holes in leather, paper etc.
verb to make holes in with such a tool.
Punch
(pantʃ) noun the name of a comic figure in a puppet-show (traditionally known as a ˌPunch and ˈJudy show).
as pleased as Punch very pleased.
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punch
→ لَكْمَة, مَزِيجٌ مِنْ مَشْرُوبَاتٍ مُخْتَلِفَةٍ, يَضْرِبُ punč, rána pěstí, udeřit pěstí punch, slå, slag boxen, Faustschlag, Punsch γροθιά, γρονθοκοπώ dar un puñetazo, ponche, puñetazo pamauttaa, punssi, tälli coup de poing, donner un coup de poing, punch punč, udarac, udariti dare un pugno, pugno, punch げんこつをくらわす, パンチ 펀치, 한 대 치기, 한 대 치다 punch, slaan, vuistslag knyttneveslag, punsj, stanse ut poncz, uderzenie pięścią, uderzyć pięścią esmurrar, murro, ponche наносить удары кулаком, пунш, удар кулаком slå, slag, toddy เครื่องดื่มผสมที่มีน้ำผลไม้และเหล้า, การชก, ชก panç, yumruk, yumruklamak cú đấm, đấm, rượu mạnh pha đường, trái cây, gia vị 拳打, 混合饮料Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
punch
n. sacabocados, instrumento quirúrgico que se usa para perforar o cortar un disco o un segmento de tejido.
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