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centerpunch en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From center + punch.

Meanings

  1. 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.
  2. The indentation left by such a tool.

Forms

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centerpunches Number=Plur lexicographic

Translations (1)

fr pointeau (tool)

centerpunch en · VERB

Pronunciation

Etymology

From center + punch.

Meanings

  1. To prepare a workpiece for drilling by using a centerpunch to create an indentation.
  2. To place something directly in the middle.

Forms

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centerpunching Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
centerpunched Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
centerpunched Tense=Past lexicographic
centerpunches Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic