punch
Translation
to punch, to hit, to make a hole in
Examples
He punched the wall in anger.
He punched the wall in anger.
She punched a hole in the paper.
She punched a hole in the paper.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to hit (sb./sth.) with a fist. He punched the wall in anger.
((sth.)) to make a hole in (sth.). She punched a hole in the paper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hit, strike, jab
Etymology
From Old French 'ponchonner' meaning 'to prick, to stamp'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a boxer's 'punch' or a hole 'puncher' for paper.