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puncher

/ˈpʌn.tʃər/

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noun

B2formalcommon/ˈpʌn.tʃər/

A noun with multiple meanings: a hired hand who tends cattle on horseback, a person who delivers punches, or a tool used for making holes or indentations.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: наёмный работник, ухаживающий за скотом верхом на лошади; человек, наносящий удары; или инструмент, используемый для проделывания отверстий или углублений.esSustantivo con varios significados: trabajador asalariado que cuida el ganado a caballo; persona que golpea o asesta puñetazos; o herramienta para hacer agujeros o hendiduras.frNom avec plusieurs sens : ouvrier salarié qui s'occupe du bétail à cheval ; personne qui porte des coups ; ou outil servant à faire des trous ou des creux.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein berittener Viehhirte; eine Person, die schlägt; oder ein Werkzeug zum Stanzen von Löchern.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: trabalhador rural que cuida de gado a cavalo; pessoa que dá socos ou golpes; ou ferramenta usada para fazer furos ou reentrâncias.zh多义词:指骑马看管牛群的雇工;也指打人的人;或指用来打孔或冲压的工具。arاسم ذو معانٍ عدة: عامل يُرعى الماشية على ظهر الخيل؛ أو شخص يوجّه اللكمات؛ أو أداة تُستخدم لعمل ثقوب أو تجاويف.

  1. Cowboy or cattle hand B2 informal american

    A hired worker who tends cattle and performs various duties on horseback, especially in the American West.

    • The old puncher rounded up the herd before sunset.
    • He worked as a puncher on a ranch in Texas for years.
    • The puncher rode across the plains to check on the cattle.

    ruКовбойesvaquero asalariadofrCow-boy ou vacher (ouvrier agricole à cheval)deCowboyptCovboyzh牛仔arراعي بقر

    Synonyms: cowboycowhandcowherdcowpoke

  2. One who delivers punches B1 informal sport

    A person who strikes or delivers blows, especially in boxing or fighting.

    • He is a strong puncher in the ring.
    • The boxer is known as a heavy puncher.
    • She is a quick puncher with great accuracy.

    ruБоксёрesGolpeadorfrpersonne qui frappedeSchlägerptBoxeadorzh拳击手arالمُلاكم

    Synonyms: boxerbrawlerfighterhitterpugilistsluggerstriker

  3. Hole-making tool B1 formal technical

    A tool or device used for making holes or indentations in materials like paper, leather, or metal.

    • Use a puncher to make holes in the leather strap.
    • The office puncher broke after heavy use.
    • He bought a new puncher for his workshop.

    ruДыроколesPerforadorafrEmporte-piècedeLocherptPerfuradorzh打孔器arخارق الورق

    Synonyms: punch

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