uppercut
noun/ˈʌpərˌkʌt/
Frequency rank: #18,306 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
An upward punch aimed at the opponent's chin or jaw in boxing.
Example sentence
The boxer delivered a powerful uppercut that sent his opponent to the mat.
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