target, mark - a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"

advantage, vantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me"

nail - a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener

counterpunch, parry, counter - a return punch (especially by a boxer)

knockout punch, KO punch, Sunday punch, haymaker - a hard punch that renders the opponent unable to continue boxing

hook - a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

jab - a quick short straight punch

rabbit punch - a short chopping blow to the back of the neck

sucker punch - an unexpected punch

boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs - fighting with the fists

blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head"

strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon; "The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead"