UPPERCUT

uppercut

(noun) a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent’s chin)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

uppercut (plural uppercuts)

(boxing) A swinging blow aimed upwards at the opponent's chin.

(cricket) A cut shot that sends the ball over the wicket-keeper's head.

Verb

uppercut (third-person singular simple present uppercuts, present participle uppercutting, simple past and past participle uppercut)

To strike with an uppercut

Source: Wiktionary



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