coup de poing

Definitions of coup de poing
  1. noun
    (boxing) a blow with the fist
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    types:
    contre, parade
    a return punch (especially by a boxer)
    coup droit
    a quick short straight punch
    type of:
    coup
    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
  2. noun
    a heavy blow with the hand
    synonyms: coup
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    type of:
    coup
    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
  3. noun
    fighting with the fists
    synonyms: boxe
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    types:
    lutte
    a boxing or wrestling match
  4. noun
    a quick short straight punch
    synonyms: coup droit
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