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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

centerpunch

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
cen-ter-punch
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hand tool used to prepare a workpiece prior to drilling a hole. It typically compresses and then suddenly releases a spring, creating a small indentation that, in turn, guides and centers the drill.

noun

The indentation left by such a tool.

verb

To prepare a workpiece for drilling by using a centerpunch to create an indentation.

verb

To place something directly in the middle.

Etymology

From center + punch.

Inflected Forms

centerpunches (plural) centerpunches (present, singular) centerpunching (participle, present) centerpunched (participle, past) centerpunched (past)

Questions

What does centerpunch mean?
A hand tool used to prepare a workpiece prior to drilling a hole. It typically compresses and then suddenly releases a spring, creating a small indentation that, in turn, guides and centers the drill.
Where does centerpunch come from?
From center + punch.

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