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uppercut
(ʌpəʳkʌt)
Word forms: plural uppercuts
countable noun
An uppercut is a type of punch used in boxing. It is a hard upward blow to the chin.
He was knocked down by an uppercut from his opponent.
uppercut in British English
(ˈʌpəˌkʌt)
noun
1.
a short swinging upward blow with the fist delivered at an opponent's chin
verbWord forms: -cuts, -cutting or -cut
2.
to hit (an opponent) with an uppercut
uppercut in American English
(ˈʌpərˌkʌt)
noun
1. Boxing
a short, swinging blow directed upward, as to the chin
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈupperˌcut or ˈupperˌcutting
2.
to hit with an uppercut
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