1. A short, upright timber used in framing or as an intermediate stud
   "Puncheons were used to reinforce the barn's walls"
    
2. A split log or heavy slab with one face smoothed, used as flooring
   "The cabin's floor was made of rough puncheons"
    
3. [archaic] A large cask for liquids, typically holding 72 to 120 gallons
   "The winery stored its finest vintage in old puncheons"

Derived forms: puncheons

Encyclopedia: Puncheon