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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

punch

verb · Say it: PUNCH

What it means

Foundation

to hit something hard with your closed hand

At the boxing club, Ruby learned to punch the big padded bag safely.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • hit
  • strike
  • thump

More examples

  • Dad punched the air with joy when his team scored the winning goal.

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