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Punches: meaning, definitions and examples

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punches

 

[ หˆpสŒntสƒษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a fight

A punch is a blow with the fist. It is a common method of attacking or defending in a physical altercation.

Synonyms

blow, hit, strike

Examples of usage

  • He threw a powerful punch at his opponent.
  • She dodged the punch and counterattacked.
  • The boxer's punches were quick and precise.
Context #2 | Verb

using fists

To punch is to strike someone or something with a closed fist.

Synonyms

hit, knock, strike

Examples of usage

  • He punched the wall in frustration.
  • The bully punched the victim in the face.

Translations

Translations of the word "punches" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น socos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เค‚เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlรคge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pukulan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะดะฐั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciosy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒณใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coups de poing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumruklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ€์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูƒู…ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rรกny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบdery

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ณๆ‰“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udari

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถgg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rbษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpes

Etymology

The word 'punch' originated from the Hindi word 'paรฑc', which means 'five'. This term was used in reference to the five fingers of the hand, as punches are typically delivered with a closed fist. The concept of punching as a form of combat has been present in human history for centuries, evolving into a fundamental aspect of many fighting styles.

See also: punch, puncher.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,785, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.