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centre punch

centre punch is the alternative spelling of center punch.

Meaning of center punch

Noun

center punch (plural center punches)

  1. (US, countable) A tool used to create a small indentation in preparation for drilling a hole.
  2. (US, countable) The small indentation created by such a tool.

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Forms of centre punch

pluralcentre punches

Questions about centre punch

What is centre punch the alternative spelling of?
Centre punch is the alternative spelling of center punch.

Words near centre punch in the dictionary

  1. centre of symmetry
  2. Centre of the Universe
  3. centre part
  4. centre parting
  5. centre partings
  6. centre punch
  7. centre punches
  8. centre slang
  9. centre spread
  10. centre spreads
  11. centre square

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