center punch
See also: centerpunch
English
editAlternative forms
edit- centre punch (UK spelling)
Pronunciation
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editcenter punch (third-person singular simple present center punches, present participle center punching, simple past and past participle center punched) (American spelling)
- To create a small hole or indentation in a workpiece as a guide in preparation for drilling.
Noun
editcenter punch (plural center punches) (American spelling)
- (countable) A tool used to create a small indentation in preparation for drilling a hole.
- (countable) The small indentation created by such a tool.