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punch

[L. punctum, pungo.]

An instrument of iron or steel, used in several arts for perforating holes in plates of metal, and so contrived as to cut out a piece.

punch

noun
A drink composed of water sweetened with sugar, with a mixture of lemon juice and spirit.

punch

noun
The buffoon or harlequin of a puppet show.

punch

noun
A well set horse with a short back, thin shoulders, broad neck, and well covered with flesh.

punch

A short fat fellow.

punch

verb transitive
To perforate with an iron instrument, either pointed or not; as, to punch a hole in a plate of metal.

punch

In popular usage, to thrust against with something obtuse; as, to punch one with the elbow.