punching ball
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Definition
Noun: * A suspended, inflated ball or bag used for boxing training: A "punching ball" is a piece of sports equipment, typically a leather or vinyl bag filled with air or another material, that is hung from a stand or ceiling. It is designed to be repeatedly struck with the fists to develop strength, speed, technique, and endurance in boxing or other striking martial arts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The new gym has several heavy bags and a smaller, faster punching ball.
- He spends an hour every day working on his combinations with the punching ball.
- A punching ball is excellent for improving hand-eye coordination.
Advanced Usage
- While "punching ball" is a clear descriptive term, in formal boxing and fitness contexts, the more specific terms "speed bag" (a small, air-filled bag that rebounds quickly) and "heavy bag" (a large, heavy bag for power shots) are more commonly used. "Punching ball" can sometimes refer specifically to a freestanding, floor-to-ceiling bag, also known as a "double-end bag" or "reflex bag".
Variants and Related Words
- Speed bag (n): A small, teardrop-shaped punching ball designed for developing fast hand speed and rhythm.
- Heavy bag (n): A large, heavy, cylindrical bag used for building power and practicing full-force punches and kicks.
- Punchbag (n): A general British English term for a suspended bag used for punching.
- Punching bag (n): The most common American English term for this piece of equipment.
Synonyms
- Punching bag
- Punchbag
- Speed bag (for a specific type)
- Heavy bag (for a specific type)
- Boxing bag
Related Idioms or Phrases
- (To be/feel like) a punching bag: This idiom uses the equipment as a metaphor. It means to be subjected to repeated criticism, abuse, or misfortune.
- After the company's poor results, the CEO felt like a punching bag during the press conference.
Noun
- an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing