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punch (2)

punch [ punch ]


noun  (plural punch·es)
Definition:
 
1. tool for making holes: a tool used to make holes in a material or an object

2. tool for stamping or cutting designs: a tool that is hit to stamp a design on something or to cut something to a shape

3. tool for driving bolts out: a tool used to knock a bolt or rivet out of a hole



transitive verb  (past and past participle punched, present participle punch·ing, 3rd person present singular punch·es)
Definition:
 
1. make hole using punch: to make a hole using a punch

2. stamp something using punch: to stamp or cut something using a punch

[Early 16th century. Origin ?]
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