"phantom punch" meaning in All languages combined

See phantom punch on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: phantom punches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} phantom punch (plural phantom punches)
  1. A feigned punch with the fist.
    Sense id: en-phantom_punch-en-noun-VvvuMMdE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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