English noun: biff | |||
1. | biff (act) (boxing) a blow with the fist | ||
Samples | I gave him a clout on his nose. | ||
Synonyms | clout, lick, poke, punch, slug | ||
Broader (hypernym) | blow | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | counter, counterpunch, haymaker, hook, jab, knockout punch, KO punch, parry, rabbit punch, sucker punch, Sunday punch | ||
Domain category | boxing, fisticuffs, pugilism | ||
English verb: biff | |||
1. | biff (contact) strike, usually with the fist | ||
Samples | The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators. | ||
Synonyms | pommel, pummel | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hit | ||