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Definition of Paunch

1. Noun. A protruding abdomen.

Definition of Paunch

1. n. The belly and its contents; the abdomen; also, the first stomach, or rumen, of ruminants. See Rumen.

2. v. t. To pierce or rip the belly of; to eviscerate; to disembowel.

Definition of Paunch

1. the belly or abdomen [n -ES] : PAUNCHED [adj]

Medical Definition of Paunch

1. 1. The belly and its contents; the abdomen; also, the first stomach, or rumen, of ruminants. See Rumen. 2. A paunch mat; called also panch. 3. The thickened rim of a bell, struck by the clapper. Paunch mat, a thick mat made of strands of rope, used to prevent the yard or rigging from chafing. Origin: OF. Panch, pance, F. Panse, L. Pantex, panticis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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