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center punched

center punched is the simple past and past participle of center punch.

Meaning of center punch

Verb

center punch (third-person singular simple present center punches, present participle center punching, simple past and past participle center punched)

  1. (US) To create a small hole or indentation in a workpiece as a guide in preparation for drilling.

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Questions about center punched

What is center punched the simple past and past participle of?
Center punched is the simple past and past participle of center punch.

Words near center punched in the dictionary

  1. Center of the Universe
  2. Center Ossipee
  3. center part
  4. center parting
  5. center punch
  6. center punched
  7. center punches
  8. center punching
  9. Center Rutland
  10. Center Sandwich
  11. center spot

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