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Nov 30, 2009
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pun•cheon



Pronunciation: (pun'chun), [key]
—n.
1. a large cask of varying capacity, but usually 80 gallons (304 l).
2. the volume of such a cask, used as a measure.

pun•cheon



Pronunciation: (pun'chun), [key]
—n.
1. a heavy slab of timber, roughly dressed, for use as a floorboard.
2. a short, upright framing timber.
3. (in goldsmith work)
a. any of various pointed instruments; a punch.
b. a stamping tool.

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