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Definition of pun

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Pun (n.) A play on words which have the same sound but different meanings; an expression in which two different applications of a word present an odd or ludicrous idea; a kind of quibble or equivocation.

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Decimate :: Decimate (v. t.) To select by lot and punish with death every tenth man of; as, to decimate a regiment as a punishment for mutiny..

Lick :: Lick (v. t.) To strike with repeated blows for punishment; to flog; to whip or conquer, as in a pugilistic encounter..

Overlook :: Overlook (v. t.) To look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it; to miss or omit in looking; hence, to refrain from bestowing notice or attention upon; to neglect; to pass over without censure or punishment; to excuse..

Quibble :: Quibble (n.) A pun; a low conceit.

Bastinado :: Bastinado (n.) A sound beating with a stick or cudgel. Specifically: A form of punishment among the Turks, Chinese, and others, consisting in beating an offender on the soles of his feet..

Sea Colander :: Sea colander () A large blackfish seaweed (Agarum Turneri), the frond of which is punctured with many little holes..

Smoke :: Smoke (n.) To suffer severely; to be punished.

Homespun :: Homespun (a.) Plain in manner or style; not elegant; rude; coarse.

Amenable :: Amenable (a.) Liable to punishment, a charge, a claim, etc..

Retribute :: Retribute (v. t.) To pay back; to give in return, as payment, reward, or punishment; to requite; as, to retribute one for his kindness; to retribute just punishment to a criminal..

Spice :: Spice (v. t.) To season with spice, or as with spice; to mix aromatic or pungent substances with; to flavor; to season; as, to spice wine; to spice one's words with wit..

Punchin :: Punchin (n.) See Puncheon.

Punto :: Punto (n.) A point or hit.

Punishment :: Punishment (n.) Any pain, suffering, or loss inflicted on a person because of a crime or offense..

Impunity :: Impunity (n.) Exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss..

Hot :: Hot (superl.) Acrid; biting; pungent; as, hot as mustard..

Paragrammatist :: Paragrammatist (n.) A punster.

Colt :: Colt (n.) A short knotted rope formerly used as an instrument of punishment in the navy.

Inhuman :: Inhuman (a.) Characterized by, or attended with, cruelty; as, an inhuman act or punishment..

Cold :: Cold (n.) Not pungent or acrid.