uppercut
US /ˈʌp.ər.kʌt/
UK /ˈʌp.ər.kʌt/
1.
gancho, uppercut
a punch delivered with an upward motion, typically to the opponent's chin or stomach
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The boxer landed a powerful uppercut to his opponent's jaw.
El boxeador conectó un potente gancho a la mandíbula de su oponente.
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He trained for months to perfect his uppercut.
Entrenó durante meses para perfeccionar su gancho.
1.
dar un gancho, aplicar un uppercut
to hit (someone) with an uppercut
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He managed to uppercut his opponent, sending him reeling.
Logró dar un gancho a su oponente, haciéndolo tambalear.
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The coach taught him how to properly uppercut.
El entrenador le enseñó cómo dar un gancho correctamente.