Definitions for uppercut
ˈʌp ərˌkʌtup·per·cut

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. uppercutnoun

   a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin)

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1. uppercutnoun

   a swinging blow aimed upwards at the opponent's chin

2. uppercutnoun

   a cut shot that sends the ball over the wicket-keeper's head

3. uppercutverb

   To strike with an uppercut

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1. Uppercut

   The uppercut (formerly known as the undercut; sometimes also referred to as the upper) is a punch used in boxing that travels along a vertical line at the opponent's chin or solar plexus. It is, along with the cross, one of the two main punches that count in the statistics as power punches.Uppercuts are useful when thrown at close range, because they are considered to cause more damage.The uppercut is a powerful punch capable of delivering a knockout strike. Additionally, it is likely that a boxer would miss if the uppercut is thrown when the opponents are apart. Uppercuts usually do more damage when landed to the chin, but they can also cause damage when thrown to the body (particularly the solar plexus) or when landing on the nose or eyes.The punch moves as its name implies: it usually initiates from the attacker's belly, making an upward motion that resembles a pirate's hook in shape, before landing on the opponent's face or body. In a conventional boxing combination, it is the second punch thrown, after the jab, but it can either initiate or finish a combination. When performing an uppercut, the attacker should stay close to the target, so as to prevent the opponent from detecting that the punch is coming, and countering with a straight punch. An uppercut from the outside also loses some of its power because the arm is no longer bent at the elbow and cannot effectively transfer the total body's force in the upward movement.Samuel Elias, also known as "Dutch Sam", is credited with creating this punch originally called an "undercut". It was reported that "Dutch Sam created havoc with the new blow until a new way was found to block it". Boxers famous for their uppercuts include Lennox Lewis, Joe Louis, Wilfredo Gómez, Julio César Chávez, Sonny Liston, George Foreman, Mike Tyson, Rubén Olivares, and Sandy Saddler.

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1. uppercut

   An uppercut is a type of punch used in boxing that travels along a vertical line at the opponent's chin or torso, typically aimed at delivering a knockout by reaching an opponent's defense. It is generally delivered from the side or close range, with the striker's palm facing themselves and their arm bent.

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1. uppercut

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1. • Blow

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How to pronounce uppercut?

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   Daniel

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How to say uppercut in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of uppercut in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of uppercut in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of uppercut in a Sentence

1. Computer Museum:

   Usenet isn't a right. It's a right, a left, and a swift uppercut to the jaw.

2. Joy Buolamwini:

   This has definitely been a major team effort — the hook, right, left uppercut, so many people coming together for this win.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=uppercut
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Uppercut
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uppercut
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=uppercut