centerpunch

[ sen-ter-puhnch ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to mark with a center punch.

Origin of centerpunch

1
v. use of center punch

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Other definitions for center punch (2 of 2)

center punch

noun
  1. a punch for making shallow indentations in metal work, as to center drill bits.

Origin of center punch

2
First recorded in 1875–80

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