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Noun punch has 3 senses

punch, clout, poke, lick, biff - (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
--₁ is a kind of blow
--₁ has particulars:
counterpunch, parry, counter; haymaker, knockout punch, KO punch, Sunday punch; hook; jab; rabbit punch; sucker punch

Derived form: verb punch₁
punch - an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl
--₂ is a kind of mixed drink
--₂ has particulars:
fruit punch; milk punch; cup; wassail; fish house punch; May wine; eggnog; glogg
punch, puncher - a tool for making (usually circular) holes
--₃ is a kind of tool
--₃ has particulars: punch pliers
Derived form: verb punch₃

Verb punch has 3 senses

punch, plug - deliver a quick blow to; "he punched me in the stomach"
--₁ is one way to hit

Derived forms: noun punch₁, noun puncher₂
Sample sentence:
The fighter managed to punch his opponent
punch - drive forcibly as if by a punch; "the nail punched through the wall"
--₂ is one way to thrust
Sample sentences:
Something ----s
Somebody ----s
punch, perforate - make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation; "perforate the sheets of paper"
--₃ is one way to pierce

Derived forms: noun punch₃, noun puncher₃
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something