punching

SayPUN-ching/ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ/

Pluralpunchings

3 meanings of punching

1
nouncountable
A moment when someone is hit with a closed fist.
The punching he got in the schoolyard left a bruise on his arm.
Everyone gasped at the punching that broke out during the game.
Similarbeating
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2
noununcountable
The making of holes in things like leather belts or paper tickets.
The punching of the new belt holes took only a minute.
Ticket punching was the conductor's job on every trip.
Similarperforation, piercing, clipping
3
verb
Present participle of punch. Use this form for an action happening right now.
She is punching the bag at the gym.
He kept punching until the round finally ended.
Note

punching is a form of punch

punch, verb: To hit someone or something with your closed hand. Full entry

Forms: punchpunches he/she/itpunching -ing formpunched past tense, past participle
Spelling: punch → punching: add -ing

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Origin

From the word "punch" plus "-ing."