CENTER PUNCH

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does center punch mean? 

• CENTER PUNCH (noun)
  The noun CENTER PUNCH has 1 sense:

1. a tool with a conical point that is used to make indentations in metal (especially to mark points for drilling)

  Familiarity information: CENTER PUNCH used as a noun is very rare.

• CENTER PUNCH (verb)
  The verb CENTER PUNCH has 1 sense:

1. make a small hole in something as a guide for a drill

  Familiarity information: CENTER PUNCH used as a verb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CENTER PUNCH (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A tool with a conical point that is used to make indentations in metal (especially to mark points for drilling)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("center punch" is a kind of...):

punch; puncher (a tool for making holes or indentations)

• CENTER PUNCH (verb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Make a small hole in something as a guide for a drill

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "center punch" is one way to...):

pierce; thrust (penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument)

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