(n.) A beverage composed of wine or distilled liquor, water (or milk), sugar, and the juice of lemon, with spice or mint; -- specifically named from the kind of spirit used; as rum punch, claret punch, champagne punch, etc.
(n.) The buffoon or harlequin of a puppet show.
(n.) A short, fat fellow; anything short and thick.
(n.) One of a breed of large, heavy draught horses; as, the Suffolk punch.
(v. t.) To thrust against; to poke; as, to punch one with the end of a stick or the elbow.
(n.) A thrust or blow.
(n.) A tool, usually of steel, variously shaped at one end for different uses, and either solid, for stamping or for perforating holes in metallic plates and other substances, or hollow and sharpedged, for cutting out blanks, as for buttons, steel pens, jewelry, and the like; a die.
(n.) An extension piece applied to the top of a pile; a dolly.
(n.) A prop, as for the roof of a mine.
(n.) To perforate or stamp with an instrument by pressure, or a blow; as, to punch a hole; to punch ticket.
Example Sentences:
(1) Lebedev punched Polonsky during a heated early recording of NTVshniki.
(2) Histologic diagnosis of the disease was done by punch cervical biopsy and diagnostic curettage.
(3) We give a survey on the present situation regarding the methods and indications of punch biopsy as well as similar operations, including the design, orientation, and execution for the repair of small skin defects.
(4) In 16 of these patients skin slices from the alopecic areas were punch biopsied under local anaesthesia for determination of cytosol- and nuclear androgen receptor (AR).
(5) During powder compaction on a Manesty Betapress, peak pressures, Pmax, are reached before the punches are vertically aligned with the centres of the upper and lower compression roll support pins.
(6) Here was a bit of magic to light up any semi-final and it had Roberto Martínez punching the air.
(7) Incisional slit grafting utilizes larger numbers of smaller grafts than does traditional punch grafting.
(8) Allardyce told an entertaining story about seeing José Mourinho punch the air at a Soccer Aid match when Chelsea’s manager realised he had convinced Fàbregas to sign for the club.
(9) In the current study, 70 endometrial cancer patients with suspected cervical involvement based on a positive endocervical curettage or punch biopsy were treated with initial surgery followed by tailored radiation or chemotherapy.
(10) In 2003 Mayweather allegedly punched two friends of his then-partner (and the mother of several of his children) Josie Harris in a nightclub and shook a female security guard.
(11) On that occasion, she related how Manning had punched her during a violent outburst that led to him being demoted to the rank of private.
(12) Two months after stopping therapy, the rhinitis changes had returned in all 10 patients from whom posttreatment punch biopsies were taken.
(13) Punch biopsy specimens of skin, obtained from the scalp and back of adult men, were minced and incubated with [3H]testosterone.
(14) But Spurs built up a final head of steam and after Gomes punched clear Trippier’s initial cross, a second fell to Son at the near post and he back-heeled the ball past Gomes.
(15) The defendants punched their air with their fists and shouted "peacefully" as their sentences were handed down, according to relatives.
(16) All patients had punch biopsies taken from (1) a lesion containing Sarcoptes scabiei, (2) an inflammatory papule which did not contain a mite, and (3) normal skin.
(17) It’s just been a catalogue of disasters – the late nomination, when his party membership lapsed , the [alleged] punch-up.
(18) At the completion of sample dissolution, raw dissolution profile data are on the punched paper tape ready for computer processing via a time-sharing system.
(19) Individual hypothalamic nuclei were removed from 17-day-old rat embryos with 300 microns punches and maintained in suspension culture.
(20) And if you're really funny, then provided you're not punching people when you come off, or stealing people's belongings, then you'll get a gig.
Slap
Definition:
(n.) A blow, esp. one given with the open hand, or with something broad.
(v. t.) To strike with the open hand, or with something broad.
(n.) With a sudden and violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly; directly.
Example Sentences:
(1) A series of hierarchical multiple regressions revealed the effects of Surgency, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, and Intellect on evoking upset in spouses through condescension (e.g., treating spouse as stupid or inferior), possessiveness (demanding too much time and attention), abuse (slapping spouse), unfaithfulness (having sex with others), inconsiderateness (leaving toilet seat up), moodiness (crying a lot), alcohol abuse (drinking too much alcohol), emotional constriction (hiding emotions to act tough), and self-centeredness (acting selfishly).
(2) Shaky phone footage of the raid that circulated online showed the vigilantes kicking, slapping and insulting the men, with one of them slumped naked on the ground during the attack.
(3) The debate about the future ownership of Royal Bank of Scotland was kickstarted on Wednesday just hours before the bank was slapped with a fine for rigging Libor.
(4) Her target was Raymond Young, whose response, according to witnesses in Droylsden's Cotton Tree pub, was to slap Atkinson with the back of his hand.
(5) The discovery of "serious failings" in the sale of these so-called interest rate swaps comes as the banking industry is mired in controversy about manipulating interest rates following the record-breaking £290m fine slapped on Barclays on Wednesday.
(6) Bartra slaps a header just wide of the near post and high.
(7) I've had your typical Australian dad come up after the show, slap me on the back, go bright red and say, "Well done, mate, well done."
(8) 2.54pm BST Photograph: Bloomberg TV Shares in Pfizer have risen over 1.6% in early trading in New York, as Wall Street traders react to the news that the company's third bid for AstraZeneca has been slapped down.
(9) For years we’ve been told to slap on sunscreen to protect against the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays.
(10) The senior officials signed off on how the CIA would interrogate top al-Qaida suspects - whether they would be slapped, pushed, deprived of sleep or subjected to waterboarding.
(11) Rachel Dolezal identifying as African American is highly unusual, experts say Read more The adopted brother of Rachel Dolezal has accused her of giving African Americans a “slap in the face” by co-opting their racial struggles after growing up with all the advantages of a white, middle-class girl.
(12) It’s not just the slapping you or beating you on the feet, it’s the way they wake you in the middle of the night in that shitty room where you’ve tried so hard to sleep,” the prisoner said above the noise of fellow inmates and their relatives.
(13) This may be triggered by a research note from UBS analysts, who have slapped a 'sell' rating on Royal Mail shares and set a target price of 450p.
(14) She scraped her fingernails on my neck, and slapped my face.
(15) "They shouldn't just get away with a slap," said Paul Gaines, 54.
(16) The coalition government has allowed more than 10,000 perpetrators of domestic violence to get away with an apology and slap on the wrist, Yvette Cooper , the shadow home secretary, will say on Monday.
(17) Chelsea v Bournemouth: Premier League – as it happened Read more Mourinho’s post-match gloom reflected as much, his criticisms of the officials all rather half-hearted given the fact that, when he has lambasted perceived mistakes this term, he has been slapped down with heavy fines, a stadium ban and a threat of another to come.
(18) Chindamo's trial, the following year, heard how the teenager, who came to Britain from Italy at the age of five, sneered as he slapped, punched and then stabbed the headteacher.
(19) On Thursday, they slapped a button on the streak, winning 1-0 over the Arizona Diamondbacks in walk-off fashion.
(20) Why was an import ban not slapped on ash immediately the disease was discovered in February?