punch
noun
a thrusting blow, especially with the fist.
puncher
-
a word derived from
punch.
Example Sentences
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He's an aggressive person, a big power puncher.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
"Everybody's saying that I haven't seen the distance because I'm such a big puncher, right? So Jermaine Franklin's about to answer some questions."
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
He has become a confident, fearless puncher – nothing like the fighter who lost to Joe Joyce in 2020 - and will fancy his chances to finish Parker inside the distance.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2024
Once the most feared puncher in boxing, Wilder has seemed a shadow of himself in his past two fights.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2024
The old cow- puncher lifted Pollard onto Seabiscuit’s back.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
