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centrepunch

centrepunch is the alternative form of centerpunch.

Meaning of centerpunch

Noun

centerpunch (plural centerpunches)

  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.

See all 4 meanings of centerpunch

Forms of centrepunch

pluralcentrepunches

Origin of centrepunch

From centre + punch.

Questions about centrepunch

What is centrepunch the alternative form of?
Centrepunch is the alternative form of centerpunch.

Words near centrepunch in the dictionary

  1. centrencephalic
  2. centrepiece
  3. centrepieces
  4. centrepin
  5. centrepins
  6. centrepunch
  7. centrepunches
  8. centreright
  9. centres
  10. centres of attention
  11. centres of buoyancy

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