to punch
Third Person
punches
Present Participle
punching
Past Tense
punched
Past Participle
punched
1
to beat someone or something with a closed fist quickly and forcefully
- In a fit of anger, he decided to punch the wall, leaving a hole.
- The boxer aimed to punch his opponent in the face to gain the upper hand.
- Frustrated with the situation, she threatened to punch anyone who crossed her path.
- The child playfully punched his friend in the arm during recess.
- The martial artist practiced various techniques to punch with speed and precision.
Synonyms:
2
to push or forcefully move something or someone using a quick, strong motion
transitive
- The car was punched forward by the impact of the crash.
- He punched his way through the crowd, trying to reach the front.
- The storm punched the boat forward, making it rock violently.
- The momentum of the crowd punched them all toward the exit.
- She punched the ball over the net with impressive force.
3
to create a hole in a material using a sharp or pointed instrument
transitive
- She punched a hole in the paper to attach it to the board.
- The machine punched several holes in the metal for the rivets.
- The craftsman punched small holes in the leather before stitching.
- The office worker punched holes in the documents to file them properly.
- The worker punched a hole in the metal sheet to insert the bolt.
Synonyms:
4
to strike or propel a ball with a closed fist, typically in sports where hands are used for control or power
- The goalkeeper punched the ball away from the net during the corner kick.
- In volleyball, players often punch the ball over the net as a last-resort move.
- He punched the basketball out of bounds to stop the opponent's fast break.
- The defender punched the soccer ball clear of the penalty area.
- She punched the rugby ball forward to gain extra yards in the tackle.