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punching bag

/ˈpʌntʃɪŋ bæɡ/

Tradução: Saco pesado, geralmente suspenso do teto ou preso a uma estrutura, cheio de material macio ou areia, usado para treinar boxe e praticar socos, melhorando técnica e força. Também pode se referir figurativamente a alguém que é alvo frequente de críticas ou abusos.

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/ˈpʌntʃɪŋ bæɡ/B1informalsport
  • ptSaco pesado, geralmente suspenso do teto ou preso a uma estrutura, cheio de material macio ou areia, usado para treinar boxe e praticar socos, melhorando técnica e força. Também pode se referir figurativamente a alguém que é alvo frequente de críticas ou abusos.

A heavy bag filled with material, typically hung from a ceiling or stand, used for boxing training and striking practice to improve punching technique and power.

  1. Training equipmentA2formal

    A heavy bag, usually filled with sand or other material, used for practicing punches in boxing or martial arts.

    ptsaco de pancada

    • He spent an hour hitting the punching bag at the gym.
    • The boxer's punching bag was worn out from daily use.
    • She bought a new punching bag for her home workout.
  2. Person who is frequently criticized or abusedB2informal

    A person who is often the target of criticism, blame, or physical abuse.

    ptsaco de pancadas

    • He felt like the punching bag of the office, always blamed for mistakes.
    • The new kid became the punching bag for the school bullies.
    • She was tired of being the emotional punching bag for her friends.