punch

• strike from a fist; device used to create holes in a material; beverage made from several mixed liquids (often wine and juice); punch line
hit with a closed fist; perforate, make a hole
if you punch someone, you hit them hard with your fist. verb here but can also be used as a count noun. e.g. ...aiming a slow punch at my jaw.
if you punch something such as the buttons on a computer or typewriter keyboard, you press them quite hard. if you punch information into a computer, you press the keys on the keyboard in order to enter the information into the computer.
a punch is a tool used for making holes in something.
if you punch holes in something, you make holes in it by pushing or pressing it with something sharp.
punch is a drink usually made from wine or spirits mixed with sugar, fruit, and spices.
if you say that something has punch, you mean that it has a special force or power that makes it effective and interesting.
if you throw a punch, you try to hit someone hard with your fist.
if you do not pull punches when you are criticizing someone, you say exactly what you think, without softening your criticism in any way.