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Punching

/ˈpʌn.tʃɪŋ/verb (gerund), noun
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Punching is the act of delivering a forceful blow with a closed fist, most commonly associated with combat sports and self-defense. In a broader sense, it encompasses metaphorical expressions of aggression or effort, such as 'punching the clock' to mean arriving at work. Industrially, the term also describes the process of using a tool to create holes or cut shapes in materials.

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