Punching Bag Definition

pŭnchĭng
noun
A stuffed or inflated leather bag hung up so that it can be punched for exercise or practice.
Webster's New World
A target of frequent criticism or abuse.
American Heritage
A person or group repeatedly made the object of blame, derision, anger, etc.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
punching bag
Plural:
punching-bags

Punching Bag Sentence Examples

  • She heard the sound of someone beating a punching bag.

  • She hit the punching bag harder, sweat dripping down her body and soaking her leggings and sports bra.

  • He came into view and moved around the punching bag.

  • He spent an hour on a punching bag before joining a few others sparring.

  • Jenn ignored him and went to the punching bag she'd adopted as hers.

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Words Starting With

PPUPUN

Words Ending With

GAGBAG

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Words Starting With P and Ending With G

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With P12 Letter Words Ending With G