punches
word · lemma: punch
/ˈpəntʃɪz/
PUHN-chiz
/pˈʌntʃɪz/
PUHN-chiz
Definition
'Punches' is the plural of 'punch' and means hits made with a closed fist. It can refer to the physical action or the individual blows in fighting or boxing.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to describe fighting, boxing, or playful hitting. Common collocations: 'throw punches', 'land punches', 'take punches'. Not to be confused with 'punch' as a drink or tool. 'Punches' is informal unless in sports contexts.
Spanish: puñetazos - golpes (con el puño)Portuguese (BR): socos - murrosPortuguese (PT): murros - socosChinese (Simplified): 拳打 - 拳击Chinese (Traditional): 拳打 - 拳擊Hindi: घूंसेArabic: لكمات - ضربات (بالقبضة)Bengali: ঘুঁষিRussian: удары (кулаком)Japanese: パンチVietnamese: cú đấmKorean: 주먹질Turkish: yumrukUrdu: مکےIndonesian: pukulan - tinju
Example Sentences
He threw several punches during the fight.
basic
Boxers practice their punches every day.
basic
The superhero blocked all the villain's punches.
basic
She ended the argument with a few quick punches.
natural
You have to roll with the punches if you want to survive in business.
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After blocking a few punches, he counterattacked.
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