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punched

The correct spelling is punched.

How to pronounce punched

verb

IPA: /pʌntʃt/

Say it like: Pun-che-d

The correct spelling is punched. To strike with one's fist. For example: "If she punches me, I'm gonna break her nose."

Usage Examples

If she punches me, I'm gonna break her nose.

He punched a hit into shallow left field.

to punch one with the end of a stick or the elbow

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To strike with one's fist.
  2. 2.(of cattle) To herd.
  3. 3.To operate (a device or system) by depressing a button, key, bar, or pedal, or by similar means.
  4. 4.To enter (information) on a device or system.
  5. 5.To hit (a ball or similar object) with less than full force.

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