| n. | 1. | |
| 1. | A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc. |
| 2. | (Carp.) A short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud. |
| 3. | A split log or heavy slab with the face smoothed; as, a floor made of puncheons. |
| 4. | A cask containing, sometimes 84, sometimes 120, gallons. |