Punch chest (3)

I believe the answer is:

box

This clue is a double definition.

'punch' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'chest' is the second definition.
(both can mean a square container)

(Other definitions for box that I've seen before include "Wooden case" , "Fight; tree; container" , "Tackle defender" , "Topiary shrub" , "Spar; container" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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