puncheon: Meaning and Definition of

pun•cheon

1. a large cask of varying capacity, but usually 80 gallons (304 l).
2. the volume of such a cask, used as a measure.

pun•cheon

1. a heavy slab of timber, roughly dressed, for use as a floorboard.
2. a short, upright framing timber.
3. (in goldsmith work)
1. any of various pointed instruments; a punch.
2. a stamping tool.