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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)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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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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idiom(punch)to swing one's arm and try to hit someone with one's fist
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noun(punch)a hand punch consisting of a short steel bar with a hardened conical point at one end used for marking the centers of holes to be drilled
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noun(punch)a mixed drink of alcoholic liquor, milk, and sugar
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noun(punch)a combination of two quick blows in rapid succession in boxing; especially : a left jab followed at once by a hard blow with the right hand
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noun(punch)two forces combining to produce a marked effect
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noun(punch)a punch of rum, lime or lemon juice, sugar, water, and sometimes bitters
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verb(punch)to perforate, cut, or emboss (something) in advance especially by means of a punch