Vocabulary Entry

uppercut

|noun • verb

noun

A powerful upward punch in boxing or martial arts.

Example Sentences

"The boxer landed a swift uppercut, knocking his opponent off balance."

"In the final round, the fighter won with a devastating uppercut."

"He practiced his uppercut technique to improve his chances in the ring."

verb

Example Sentences

"She decided to uppercut her opponent to gain the advantage."

"During the match, he uppercutted his rival with surprising speed."

"The trainer instructed him to uppercut more frequently to create openings."