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puncheon1

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌn(t)ʃ(ə)n/

Definition of puncheon

noun

  • 1a short post, especially one used for supporting the roof in a coal mine.
  • US a rough board or other length of wood, used for flooring or building.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French poinchon, probably based on Latin punct- 'punctured', from the verb pungere. Compare with the noun pounce1

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