punches

pow

Sudden impact exclamation

• bamLoud impact sound
• whamForceful impact sound
• kapowImpact sound effect

biff · thwack · smack · whack · splat · crash · bang · zonk · sock · crunch

jab

Quick, straight blow

• uppercutAscending boxing strike
• hookCurved catching device
• crossPass from side to side

haymaker · straight · overhand · combination · swing · slug · wallop · clout · smack · thump

force

Strength or compulsion

• powerEnergy transfer rate
• hitSuccessful contact or strike
• slamForceful impact or closure

bash · thud · jolt · collision · recoil · concussion · strike · buffet · pummel · pounding

sparring

Practice combat training

• boutLimited stretch of something
• ringClosed curve shape
• refereeSports rule enforcer

knockout · KO · canvas · count · clinch · footwork · bob · weave · slip · parry

ladle

Deep spoon for serving

• bowlConcave food container
• sangriaFruited wine punch
• CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region

tropical · spiked · non-alcoholic · sherbet · sparkling · reception · refreshment

fight

Physical or verbal conflict

• scuffleBrief disorderly struggle
• tussleBrief physical struggle
• meleeDisordered group skirmish

altercation · fistfight · rumble · dust-up · fracas · skirmish · throwdown · slugfest · donnybrook · barroom

awl

Pointed piercing implement

• dieStop being alive
• stampMark-making device
• perforateMake holes through

pierce · bore · conductor · binding · notch

• kung fukung fu, wushu, Shaolin, Shaolin Temple, tai chi
• repeated hitsjabs, drumming, hammering, pounding, tapping
• Taekwondofront kick, side kick, roundhouse kick, back kick, axe kick
• beverageswater, coffee, tea, juice, milk
• craft toolscraft knife, X-Acto knife, scissors, glue gun, cutting mat
• self-defenseself-defense, martial arts, self-protection, karate, pepper spray