punched

Meanings

• Verb

  To strike or press something with force using a tool or instrument.

  - "He punched the balloon until it popped."
  - "The boxer punched his opponent in the ring."
  - "She punched the numbers into the calculator."

• Verb

  To make a mark or design on a surface by pressing a tool into it.

  - "The artist punched small dots onto the canvas to create texture."
  - "The leatherworker punched holes in the leather for stitching."
  - "The metalworker punched out shapes from a sheet of metal."

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Synonyms

box , slug

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with punched
munched , hunched , crunched , bunched

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Variants

List of all variants of punched that leads to same result
punch , punched , puncher , punchers , punches , punching , pre-punch , pre-punched , pre-punches , pre-punching , prepunch , prepunched , prepunches , prepunching , Hollerith card , punch card , punch cards , punched card , punch in , punched in , punches in , punching in , punch out , punched out , punches out , punching out , punch up , punched up , punches up , punching up , rabbit punch , rabbit punches , rabbit-punch , rabbit-punched , rabbit-punches , rabbit-punching , sucker punch , sucker punched , sucker punches , sucker punching , sucker-punch

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'puncian' means 'to prick, pierce, or mark with a pointed instrument'. The word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'punkan', which means 'to prick'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'punch' can also refer to a type of sandwich, specifically one made with a rounded piece of bread.

2. In the world of computers, a 'punch card' is a type of data storage medium that uses holes to represent data.

3. The term 'punch buggy' is a children's game where players try to spot a Volkswagen Beetle and yell 'punch buggy' to 'punch' the person sitting next to them.

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Related Concepts

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1. Striking: The act of using force to make contact with something. Related to 'punched' as both involve using force to make a mark or create an impact.

2. Pressing: The act of applying force to something to flatten or shape it. Related to 'punched' as both involve using a tool to make a mark or create an impression.

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Culture

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In literature, 'punched' has been used metaphorically to describe strong emotions or actions. In art, it has been used to create texture and depth. In music, it has been used as a percussive sound in various genres.

How to Memorize "punched"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine striking or pressing something with a tool to make a mark or create an impression. Visualize the tool making contact with the surface and the resulting mark.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'punched' with the feeling of making a mark or creating an impact. Think of the sound of a hammer hitting a nail or the feeling of pressing a button.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'PUNCH' to remember the meaning of 'punched': Pressing, Using, Nailing, Creating, and Hitting.

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