centerpunch

cen·ter·punch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-ter-puhnch]
- /ˈsɛn tərˌpʌntʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-ter-puhnch]
- /ˈsɛn tərˌpʌntʃ/

Definitions of centerpunch word

verb with object centerpunch to mark with a center punch. 1
noun centerpunch 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. 0
noun centerpunch The indentation left by such a tool. 0
verb centerpunch To prepare a workpiece for drilling by using a centerpunch to create an indentation. 0
verb centerpunch To place something directly in the middle. 0

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Parts of speech for Centerpunch

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centerpunch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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