blow




a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

"a blow on the head"

Type of:
  • stroke

Types:
  • backhander
  • clip
  • knock; belt; rap; whack; whang
  • thwack
  • smack; smacking; slap
  • smacker
  • knockdown
  • knockout; KO; kayo
  • swat
  • whip; lash; whiplash
  • punch; clout; poke; lick; biff; slug
  • box
  • kick; boot; kicking
  • counterblow
  • swing
  • stab; thrust; knife thrust
  • stinger
  • thump
  • uppercut
  • hammer; pound; hammering; pounding
  • shot
  • wallop


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