intransitive. Boxing. To deliver a straightforward blow. Const. at.

Pugilism. (transitive and intransitive) To creep close into (one's opponent) before delivering one's blow; to step in feinting and try to approach…

Boxing. To give a return blow while receiving or parrying the blow of an antagonist; to strike with… intransitive.

Boxing. To make an attacking punch; to make the first of a series of punches. Frequently const. with. Cf. lead, n.2 5c.

Boxing. To avoid (a punch) by moving quickly to one side. Also intransitive or absol.

transitive. Sport (chiefly Boxing). To unleash (a blow, strike, shot, etc.) forcefully. Also occasionally intransitive: to hit or strike a…

Boxing. (See quot. 1954.)

to bob and weave, of a boxer: to move the head and body constantly up and down and from side to side as an evasive tactic. Also to weave and bob figur…