1. A hit or thump with a fist: The friendly punch that Adam gave his friend was enough to topple him over!
2. A device for cutting holes in paper: Nancy used a punch to make a hole in the small name card so that the ribbon could go through it and be attached to the present.
3. A forcefulness or effectiveness of something: The storm had a real punch to it and many roofs flew off the barns next to the houses in the village.
4. A drink made of wine, sugar, fruit, and spices: Mandy made a great punch with strawberries for the guests who came to her party.

1. To strike or hit with one's fist: In the argument between the two big boys, Sam punched Henry so hard that Henry had to go to hospital.
2. To press a button, key, bar, etc.: When Alice was in the elevator, she punched the number 3 because she wanted to get out on the 3rd floor.
3. To make holes in something: Little Gretel wanted to punch out a lot of simple figures in the piece of paper she had.

Sandy's cinema ticket was punched before entering the cinema auditorium and finding her seat.
4. To herd or to drive: From the house, Rose could see her husband who was punching the cattle into the field beyond.