wallop

noun/verb

Meaning

A powerful, heavy blow or strike delivered with force.

Examples

She gave the punching bag a real wallop during her morning workout.
The defender took a nasty wallop to the ribs during the final minutes of the match.

Synonyms: hit, strike, clout, smack

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wallop

noun/verb

Pronunciation: /ˈwɒl.əp/

Definition

A powerful, heavy blow or strike delivered with force.

Examples

She gave the punching bag a real wallop during her morning workout.
The defender took a nasty wallop to the ribs during the final minutes of the match.
He felt the wallop of the falling tree branch against his shoulder.

How to Use wallop

wallop someone (collocation): To hit a person with great force. — "He threatened to wallop anyone who touched his bike."
take a wallop (collocation): To receive a heavy blow. — "The boxer took a hard wallop to the jaw."

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