Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

center punch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.26 in modern English

Syllables
cen-ter punch
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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

American usage

noun

A tool used to create a small indentation in preparation for drilling a hole.

American usage; Countable

noun

The small indentation created by such a tool.

American usage; Countable

Usage

Inflected Forms

center punches (present, singular) center punching (participle, present) center punched (participle, past) center punched (past) centre punch (alternative) center punches (plural)

Questions

What does center punch mean?
To create a small hole or indentation in a workpiece as a guide in preparation for drilling.

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