Pugilism: alternatives and connections

To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an objec…

An apparently violent attempt, or willful offer with force or violence, to do hurt to another; an attempt or offer to beat another, ac…

The part of an axle or shaft in contact with its support, collar, or boxing; the journal.

A forcible stroke with the hand, fist, or some instrument, as a rod, a club, an ax, or a sword.

A blow; a shake or jog; a rap, as with the fist.

To fight with the fist; to combat with, or as with, the hand or fist; to spar.

To exercise or play at boxing; to strike; to smite; to strive; to contend.

The end of a connecting rod or other like piece, to which the boxing is attached by the strap, cotter, and gib.

A large, heavy fist.

Having a large fist.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; "a fight broke out at the hockey game"; "there was fighting in the streets"; "the unhapp…

To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing.

Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc.

To make of two thicknesses or folds by turning or bending together in the middle; to fold one part upon another part of; as, to double…

The act or practice of fighting in single combat. Also adj.

Taught by use, practice, or experience, experienced; having facility of operation or performance from practice; knowing and ready from…

A blow in the face, as in boxing; hence, any severe or stunning check or defeat, as in controversy.

A mock blow or attack on one part when another part is intended to be struck; -- said of certain movements in fencing, boxing, war, et…