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punch (EN)
noun, noun, verb

noun “punch”

singular punch, plural punches
  1. a hit or strike with one's fist
    He delivered a powerful punch to his opponent's jaw.
  2. a device used for making holes in thin material
    She used a punch to make holes in the leather belt.

noun “punch”

singular punch, uncountable
  1. impact, power, energy
    The speech lacked punch and failed to inspire the audience.
  2. a sweet or alcoholic beverage made with fruit juice and other ingredients
    They served a refreshing bowl of fruit punch at the party.

verb “punch”

infinitive punch; he punches; past tense punched; past part. punched; ger. punching
  1. to strike with one's fist
    He punched the bag hard during his workout.
  2. to make a hole in something
    She punched her time card to record her time of arrival.
  3. to press a button or key on a device
    He punched the “on” button on the calculator.
  4. to enter information into a device
    She punched her code into the keypad to unlock the door.