Paunch

Quick meaning: Paunch is a noun meaning The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.

Meaning

The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.

More Meanings

1. The contents of this stomach in a slaughtered animal, viewed as food or a byproduct.
2. The belly of a human, especially a large, fat protruding one.
3. (nautical) A paunch mat.
4. The thickened rim of a bell, struck by the clapper.
5. To remove the internal organs of a ruminant, prior to eating.

Example Sentences

See also: pooch

Since retiring from athletics, he has developed a paunch.

“And another sort of weak, flailing blow to the paunch. Neither of these two are in any condition to be fighting.”

(Caliban) Why, as I told thee, 'tis a custom with him I' th' afternoon to sleep: there thou may'st brain him, Having first seiz'd his books; or with a log Batter his skull, or paunch him with a stake, Or cut his wezand with thy knife

Word Forms

• paunches
• paunching
• paunched

Synonyms for paunch

Depending on context, synonyms include corporation, gorbelly, pooch, pot, potbelly, swagbelly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include belly, panch, rumen, bonnet, abomasum, fardingbag.

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