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punch-out

or punch·out

[ puhnch-out ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a small section of cardboard or metal surrounded by perforations so that it can be easily forced out.
Slang. a fistfight or brawl.
Baseball. the air-punching gesture an umpire makes to denote a third strike, effectively ending the batter’s at-bat:
Stein didn’t develop his signature punch-out until his third season umpiring in the minors.

First recorded in 1925–30; noun use of verb phrase punch out

You could punch out your own instant messages: WILL THE SMALL RED CAR WITH THE UGLY DRIVER PLEASE STAY A LITTLE FURTHER BEHIND?

He hid from the local media and threatened to punch out a TV news director, yet relished moments in the national spotlight.

When your favorite team loses the big game, you might be tempted to punch out your television.

Cut down bridal block, and punch out enough of sky in prairie to make room for it.

Seeders and stoners are constructed to punch out the seeds which are contained in cherries, grapes, raisins, etc.

Take the punch out, turn the piece upside down, and finish punching the hole.

But I remembered, remembered hard—worked at pretty things, as metal-workers punch out their flowers of brass and copper.

He finished what remained of his drink, and reached forward to punch out the order for a fresh one.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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