punch

noun

A tool for circular or other piercing.

noun

A tool for forcing a pin, bolt, or rivet in or out of a hole.

noun

A tool for stamping a design on a surface.

noun

A tool for making a countersink.

intransitive verb

To make (a hole or opening), as by using a punch or similar implement.

intransitive verb

To pierce something; make a hole or opening.

transitive verb

To hit with a sharp blow of the fist.

transitive verb

To drive (the fist) into or through something.

transitive verb

To drive (a ball, for example) with the fist.