ribs β one of a series of curved bones that are articulated with the vertebrae and occur in pairs, 12 in humans, on each side of the vertebrate body, certain pairs being connected with the sternum and forming the thoracic wall.
punches β the chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show.
boxes β an evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Buxus, especially B. sempervirens, having shiny, elliptic, dark-green leaves, used for ornamental borders, hedges, etc., and yielding a hard, durable wood.
knocks β to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
socks β a short stocking usually reaching to the calf or just above the ankle.
spanks β to strike (a person, usually a child) with the open hand, a slipper, etc., especially on the buttocks, as in punishment.
swats β a special section of some law enforcement agencies trained and equipped to deal with especially dangerous or violent situations, as when hostages are being held (often used attributively): a SWAT team.
swipes β a strong, sweeping blow, as with a cricket bat or golf club.
taps β a cylindrical stick, long plug, or stopper for closing an opening through which liquid is drawn, as in a cask; spigot.
batteries β a beating together of the calves or feet during a leap.
blitzes β Military. an overwhelming all-out attack, especially a swift ground attack using armored units and air support. an intensive aerial bombing.
digs β to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., as with a shovel, spade, bulldozer, or claw; make an excavation.