1. a punch delivered upward with a bent arm, especially to an opponent’s chin
Usage: boxing

1. to hit with an uppercut
Usage: boxing

Examples

• The boxer landed a powerful uppercut to his opponent’s jaw.
• She practiced her uppercuts on the heavy bag.
• The fight ended when he delivered a knockout uppercut.
• He uppercutted his opponent in the third round.
• The trainer taught her how to throw an effective uppercut.
• His signature move was a devastating left uppercut.