PUNCH, n. [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, n. A drink composed of water sweetened with sugar, with a mixture of lemon juice and spirit. PUNCH, n. The buffoon or harlequin of a puppet show. [See Punchinello.] PUNCH, n. A well set horse with a short back, thin shoulders, broad neck, and well covered with flesh. 1. A short fat fellow.PUNCH, v.t. [L. pungo.] 1. To perforate with an iron instrument, either pointed or not; as, to punch a hole in a plate of metal.2. In popular usage,to thrust against with something obtuse; as, to punch one with the elbow. |
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