puncheon
1a large cask of varying capacity, but usually 80 gallons (304 liters).
the volume of such a cask, used as a measure.
Origin of puncheon
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Other definitions for puncheon (2 of 2)
a heavy slab of timber, roughly dressed, for use as a floorboard.
a short, upright framing timber.
(in goldsmith work)
any of various pointed instruments; a punch.
a stamping tool.
Origin of puncheon
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How to use puncheon in a sentence
I watched the bar of sunlight slowly move over the rough puncheon floor.
A Virginia Scout | Hugh PendexterAs cautiously as possible we removed several of the puncheon slabs next to the wall.
A Virginia Scout | Hugh Pendexterpuncheon floors used t' be good enough fer anybody t' dance on.
The Shepherd of the Hills | Harold Bell WrightThen, grudgingly, it rumbled over the puncheon floor until Cooper set the four chocks back under the wheels.
Shaman | Robert SheaAn hour later we came upon a small log cabin, having a roof of spruce bark, no floor, but a puncheon door and one window.
Muskrat City | Henry Abbott
British Dictionary definitions for puncheon (1 of 2)
/ (ˈpʌntʃən) /
a large cask of variable capacity, usually between 70 and 120 gallons
the volume of such a cask used as a liquid measure
Origin of puncheon
1British Dictionary definitions for puncheon (2 of 2)
/ (ˈpʌntʃən) /
a short wooden post that is used as a vertical strut
a less common name for punch 2 (def. 1)
Origin of puncheon
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