Punching

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌntʃɪŋ/

Punching (noun)

  1. A process of pressing a tool with strong force to make holes or marks in paper, metal, or other materials.
  2. The act of hitting someone with your fist, usually in fighting or sport.
  3. The action of recording your work start or end time by pressing a card or button on a time machine.

Examples

  • The punching made holes in the paper.
  • Her punching left clean holes on the sheet.

Punching (verb)

  1. To press a tool hard into a material so it cuts through and leaves a hole or shape.
  2. To hit something again and again with your fist or a similar hard force.

Examples

  • You are punching the card to make holes.
  • The machine punches holes in the sheet.