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noun(punch)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)
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noun(punch)a short tapering steel rod for driving the heads of nails below a surface
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noun(punch)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
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verb(punch)prod, poke
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verb(punch)drive, herd
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verb(punch)to strike with a forward thrust especially of the fist
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noun(punch)the action of punching
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noun(punch)a quick blow with or as if with the fist
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noun(punch)effective energy or forcefulness
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noun(punch)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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noun(punch)a traditional puppet show in which main character Punch fights comically with his wife Judy
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noun(punch)a large bowl from which a beverage (such as punch) is served
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noun(punch)a card in which holes are punched in designated positions to represent data —called also Hollerith card, punched card
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adjective(punch)suffering from brain injury from repeated blows to the head : affected with or exhibiting chronic traumatic encephalopathy
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adjective(punch)behaving as if punch-drunk : dazed, confused
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noun(punch)chronic traumatic encephalopathy
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verb(punch)to record the time of one's arrival or beginning work by punching a time clock