punch
noun
a thrusting blow, especially with the fist.
puncher
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a word derived from
punch.
Example Sentences
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Standing 6ft 5in, the Russian-born, Canada-based fighter - known as 'The Lion' - has secured 21 wins in 23 fights, including 19 by knockout, and arrives in London with a reputation as a heavy puncher.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
Former world heavyweight champion Wilder, 40, was once considered the most feared puncher in boxing.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
Once regarded as boxing's most devastating puncher, the former WBC heavyweight champion has stopped 43 opponents in 44 wins, often in spectacular fashion.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
Once the most feared puncher in the division and perhaps the greatest one-shot finisher of all time, the old Wilder would likely have dispatched Herndon earlier and to more fanfare.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2025
The old cow- puncher lifted Pollard onto Seabiscuit’s back.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
