ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: partly from punch (I) , partly from punch (III)
1.
a. : an openwork embroidery with patterns of holes formed by separating threads of the cloth and stitching them in place
b. : a tufted embroidery of cut or uncut loops made by pushing a heavy thread through cloth and used especially for bedspreads
2. : a small repetitive allover pattern made with a steel punch (as on furniture or for the background on a carved decorative panel)