strike with the fist

he was kicked and punched in an unprovoked attack

she punched him in the face and ran off

press (a button or key on a machine)

I punched the button to summon the lift

drive (cattle) by prodding them with a stick

pierce a hole in (paper, leather, metal, etc.) with or as though with a punch

she handed him her ticket, which he punched and returned with a grin