center punch

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of center punch

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

His return will allow the Kings to slot much deeper with their forward unit and, with Anze Kopitar, give them back their 1-2 center punch.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2018

Kesler has erased the Kings' advantage there, as the second half of a one-two center punch with Ryan Getzlaf.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2015

After the valves are set, it is still desirable to mark the position by center punch marks upon the outside of the steam chests and upon the valve spindles, as already described.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.?No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

Put a center punch mark where the tool lines indicate the center of revolution.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.

By the use of dividers find the exact center between the two marks made on fly wheel; mark this point with a center punch.

From Rough and Tumble Engineering by Maggard, James H.