punchPUNCH, 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. PUNCH, v.t. [L. pungo.] |