puncher

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: наёмный работник, ухаживающий за скотом верхом на лошади; человек, наносящий удары; или инструмент, используемый для проделывания отверстий или углублений.

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.

1. Cowboy or cattle handB2informalamerican

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

   Ковбой

   • 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.

   Synonymscowboycowhandcowherdcowpoke

2. One who delivers punchesB1informalsport

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

   Боксёр

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

   Synonymsboxerbrawlerfighterhitterpugilistsluggerstriker

3. Hole-making toolB1formaltechnical

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

   Дырокол

   • 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.

   Synonymspunch