Opposite of to shoot not far enough or not well enough
To strike, especially with force
“With his back up against the ropes, the boxer used his right fist to hit his opponent in the face.”
(in sport) To score a point when an object is placed into an area designated for such an activity
“I turned away for a split second and didn't see it, but did he goal?”
To succeed in reaching or equaling (a standard or quality)
“The results didn't exactly match the outcome I had envisioned.”
To inflict a physical blow on someone
“She gives as good as she gets, and manages to land a few punches before the soldier gets away.”
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