pugno — meaning in English

English meaning

• box noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
• fist noun A hand with the fingers curled tightly inward, typically for punching or gripping.
• fistful noun The amount of something that fits in one closed hand.
• handful noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
• punch noun A hit made with a closed fist.

Senses

pugno is used for these senses in English:

• box A blow with the fist.
• fist A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.
• fistful The amount that can be held in a closed fist.
• handful (obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
• punch (countable) A hit or strike with one's fist.

box — full definition

1. noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
2. verb To put something into a box or boxes.
3. verb To fight an opponent using the fists, typically wearing padded gloves, as a sport.

fist — full definition

1. noun A hand with the fingers curled tightly inward, typically for punching or gripping.
2. verb To strike someone with a closed fist.

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