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Uppercut: meaning, definitions and examples

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uppercut

 

[ หˆสŒpษ™rkสŒt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

boxing move

An uppercut is a powerful upward strike delivered with the fist, typically targeted at an opponent's chin or jaw. It is most often used in boxing or mixed martial arts, where the goal is to stun or knock out the opponent. The uppercut can be a very effective punch when executed properly, often gaining momentum from the legs and body. It can also catch opponents off guard, especially if they are focused on defending against other types of punches.

Synonyms

blow, punch, strike.

Examples of usage

  • He landed a perfect uppercut that knocked his opponent out.
  • The fighter used an uppercut to break through his opponent's guard.
  • After dodging a jab, he countered with a swift uppercut.

Translations

Translations of the word "uppercut" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soco ascendente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเคชเคฐ เค•เคพ เค•เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufwรคrtshaken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pukulan dari bawah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะตั€ะบะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cios od doล‚u

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒƒใƒ‘ใƒผใ‚ซใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท uppercut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ uppercut

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸaฤŸฤฑdan vurma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ดํผ์ปท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูƒู…ุฉ ุนู„ูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upevnฤ›nรฝ รบder

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบder zdola

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธŠๅ‹พๆ‹ณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgornji udarec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppsveifla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา“ะฐั€า“ั‹ ัะพา›า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuxarฤฑ zษ™rbษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ uppercut

Etymology

The word 'uppercut' combines two elements: 'upper' and 'cut'. The term 'upper' relates to something being directed upwards or elevated, while 'cut' refers to a strike or blow. This boxing term emerged in the late 19th century, along with the rise of boxing as a regulated sport. Initially, the term was likely used informally among boxers but gradually became standardized in boxing terminology. Over time, the uppercut gained notoriety for its surprising power and effectiveness, especially in giving fighters an upper hand during matches. As boxing evolved and more styles developed, the uppercut established itself as a staple move in a boxerโ€™s arsenal, taught in gyms around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,796, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.