center punch

See also: centerpunch

English

Alternative forms

• centre punch (UK spelling)

Pronunciation

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Verb

center punch (third-person singular simple present center punches, present participle center punching, simple past and past participle center punched) (American spelling)

1. To create a small hole or indentation in a workpiece as a guide in preparation for drilling.

Noun

center punch (plural center punches) (American spelling)

1. (countable) A tool used to create a small indentation in preparation for drilling a hole.
2. (countable) The small indentation created by such a tool.

Anagrams

• centre punch, centrepunch