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punching

The correct spelling is punching.

How to pronounce punching

verb

IPA: /ˈpʌntʃɪŋ/

Say it like: Pun-chi-ng

The correct spelling is punching. 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

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.(gerund of punch) An incident in which someone is punched
  2. 2.The process of making holes in something (rail ticket, leather belt, etc).

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