rabbit punch

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rabbit punch

A chopping blow to the back of the neck.

rab′bit-punch′ v.

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rabbit punch

a sharp blow to the back of the neck that can cause loss of consciousness or even death. Also called (in Australia): rabbit killer

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

rab′bit punch`

a short, sharp blow to the nape of the neck or the lower part of the skull.

[1910–15]

rabbit punch

Foul punch landing on the back of the neck.

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

biff, punch, lick, clout, poke, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"

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