Phrase Hound found 57 phrases and 20 compound words that contain punches. The most common are listed below. Open punches in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 57
- roll with the punchesAlternative form of ride with the punches: To deflect the force of an opponent's punches by moving the body quickly.
- pull punchesTo avoid using a high level of force when punching.
- donkey punchesplural of donkey punch: A sucker punch, especially one delivered to the back of the neck, head, or the kidneys, of a sexual partner who is crouching on all fours; also used metaphorically.
- paper punchesplural of paper punch: A tool that is used to make holes in stationery for ease of filing.
- pulling punchespresent participle and gerund of pull punches
- rabbit punchesplural of rabbit punch: A chopping punch to the back of the neck or head.
- sucker punchesplural of sucker punch: An unexpected punch or similar blow, on an opponent who is off guard or not active.
- pull one's punchesAlternative form of pull punches: To avoid using a high level of force when punching.
- air punchesplural of air punch: A celebratory gesture in which the fist is directed upward.
- button punchesplural of button punch: indenting two or more thicknesses of metal that are pressed against each other to prevent slippage between the metal.
- card punchesplural of card punch: A machine that punches holes in a punch card
- center punchesplural of center punch: To create a small hole or indentation in a workpiece as a guide in preparation for drilling.
- centre punchesplural of centre punch: To create a small hole or indentation in a workpiece as a guide in preparation for drilling.
- counter-punchesplural of counter-punch: A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match: a return blow, a retaliatory blow.
- fruit punchesplural of fruit punch: Any beverage made from mixing various fruit juices together, often served in a punch bowl at parties.
- gut punchesplural of gut punch: A hard hit to the stomach.
- hole punchesplural of hole punch: A tool that is used to make holes in stationery for ease of filing.
- jumper punchesplural of jumper punch: A strike with one's hand while grabbing the collar of the recipient's guernsey with the same hand.
- kidney punchesplural of kidney punch: A blow struck with the fist to the lower back region, capable of causing serious internal injury and not permitted under the rules of boxing.
- nail punchesplural of nail punch: a carpenter's tool used to hammer nail heads in to just below the surface of the wood, something that cannot be achieved with a hammer alone.
- phantom punchesplural of phantom punch: A feigned punch with the fist.
- pulled punchessimple past and past participle of pull punches
- pulls punchesthird-person singular simple present indicative of pull punches: To avoid using a high level of force when punching.
- punches abovethird-person singular simple present indicative of punch above: To reach beyond one's limits; to be more capable than an expected limitation.
- punches downthird-person singular simple present indicative of punch down: To attack or target a group that is weaker or of lower status than oneself.
Compound words 20
- donkeypunchesplural of donkeypunch: A sucker punch, especially one delivered to the back of the neck, head, or the kidneys, of a sexual partner who is crouching on all fours; also used metaphorically.
- cardpunchesplural of cardpunch: A machine that punches holes in a punch card
- centerpunchesplural of centerpunch: A hand tool used to prepare a workpiece prior to drilling a hole. It typically compresses and then suddenly releases a spring, creating a small indentation that, in turn, guides and centers the drill.
- centrepunchesplural of centrepunch: A hand tool used to prepare a workpiece prior to drilling a hole. It typically compresses and then suddenly releases a spring, creating a small indentation that, in turn, guides and centers the drill.
- cockpunchesplural of cockpunch: A strike to the groin
- counterpunchesplural of counterpunch: A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match: a return blow, a retaliatory blow.
- cowpunchesplural of cowpunch: A cowpuncher; a cowboy.
- holepunchesplural of holepunch: Alternative form of hole punch, a tool that is used to make holes.
- keypunchesplural of keypunch: A mechanical device whose keys are pressed, individually or in combination, to punch holes in punched cards or paper tape that correspond to particular characters.
- micropunchesplural of micropunch: A very small punch (device)