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Definition punch in British English

punch verb

[transitive] verb
/pʌntʃ/
1

to hit someone or something with your fist (=closed hand), usually as hard as you can

Example

Two men punched him, knocking him to the ground.

Example

She punched her pillow angrily.

Synonyms and related words
hit smack bludgeon punch thump knock
2

to press a button or switch

Example

David punched a button on the television.

Synonyms and related words
press squeeze depress
3

to make a hole in something with a tool or machine

Example

She held out her ticket for the conductor to punch.

Synonyms and related words
card chase chip away
Definition punch in British English

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