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chad

chad [ chad ] (plural chads)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. pieces punched out: the mass of waste paper produced by hole-punching machines, formerly from computer punch cards or tapes

2. piece punched out: a small piece of waste paper, card, or tape removed from a sheet by a hole-punching machine or tool

3. piece removed to register vote: a piece removed from a ballot paper by a voter or voting machine in order to register a vote against the name of a candidate

[Mid-20th century. < ?]
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