Definitions

1. noun

A cask or barrel, especially one used for storing beer or other liquids.

“The brewery stored the ale in a large puncheon to age it properly.”

2. noun

A wooden beam or rafter, especially one in the frame of a building.

“The carpenter installed a puncheon to support the roof of the old barn.”

3. verb

To deal (cards) from a puncheon, especially to draw a card from a pack.

“The player puncheon-ed the deck to get the top card.”