[ˈpʌn(t)ʃ(ə)n], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a short post, especially one used for supporting the roof in a coal mine



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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French poinchon, probably based on Latin punct- ‘punctured’, from the verb pungere. Compare with the noun pounce

[ˈpʌn(t)ʃ(ə)n], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a large cask for liquids or other commodities, holding from 72 to 120 gallons


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French poinchon, of uncertain origin although forms in Old French and English correspond to those of puncheon