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Noun: center punch  sen-tur púnch
Usage: US (elsewhere: centre punch)
  1. A tool with a conical point that is used to make indentations in metal (especially to mark points for drilling)
    "He used a center punch to mark the exact spot for drilling";
    - centre punch [Brit, Cdn]
Verb: center-punch  'sen-tur,púnch
Usage: US (elsewhere: centre-punch)
  1. Make a small hole in something as a guide for a drill
    "He center-punchd the metal sheet before drilling";
    - centre-punch [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: center punches

Type of: pierce, punch, puncher, thrust

Encyclopedia: Center punch